Add 49/30 and 12/90
1st number: 1 19/30, 2nd number: 12/90
49/30 + 12/90 is 53/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
49/30 = 49 × 3/30 × 3 = 147/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
12/90 = 12 × 1/90 × 1 = 12/90 - Add the two like fractions:
147/90 + 12/90 = 147 + 12/90 = 159/90 - 159/90 simplified gives 53/30
- So, 49/30 + 12/90 = 53/30
In mixed form: 123/30
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