Add 49/30 and 21/36
1st number: 1 19/30, 2nd number: 21/36
49/30 + 21/36 is 133/60.
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,
21/36 = 21 × 5/36 × 5 = 105/180 - Add the two like fractions:
294/180 + 105/180 = 294 + 105/180 = 399/180 - 399/180 simplified gives 133/60
- So, 49/30 + 21/36 = 133/60
In mixed form: 213/60
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