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Add 49/30 and 27/49

1st number: 1 19/30, 2nd number: 27/49

49/30 + 27/49 is 3211/1470.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 49 is 1470

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1470
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
    49/30 = 49 × 49/30 × 49 = 2401/1470
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 30 = 1470,
    27/49 = 27 × 30/49 × 30 = 810/1470
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2401/1470 + 810/1470 = 2401 + 810/1470 = 3211/1470
  5. So, 49/30 + 27/49 = 3211/1470
    In mixed form: 2271/1470

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