Add 49/30 and 14/45
1st number: 1 19/30, 2nd number: 14/45
49/30 + 14/45 is 35/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 45 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 45 × 2 = 90,
14/45 = 14 × 2/45 × 2 = 28/90 - Add the two like fractions:
147/90 + 28/90 = 147 + 28/90 = 175/90 - 175/90 simplified gives 35/18
- So, 49/30 + 14/45 = 35/18
In mixed form: 117/18
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