Add 49/30 and 15/27
1st number: 1 19/30, 2nd number: 15/27
49/30 + 15/27 is 197/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 27 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 9 = 270,
49/30 = 49 × 9/30 × 9 = 441/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
15/27 = 15 × 10/27 × 10 = 150/270 - Add the two like fractions:
441/270 + 150/270 = 441 + 150/270 = 591/270 - 591/270 simplified gives 197/90
- So, 49/30 + 15/27 = 197/90
In mixed form: 217/90
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