Add 49/30 and 2/36
1st number: 1 19/30, 2nd number: 2/36
49/30 + 2/36 is 76/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 6 = 180,
49/30 = 49 × 6/30 × 6 = 294/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
2/36 = 2 × 5/36 × 5 = 10/180 - Add the two like fractions:
294/180 + 10/180 = 294 + 10/180 = 304/180 - 304/180 simplified gives 76/45
- So, 49/30 + 2/36 = 76/45
In mixed form: 131/45
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