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Add 49/30 and 54/4

1st number: 1 19/30, 2nd number: 13 2/4

49/30 + 54/4 is 227/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 4 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
    49/30 = 49 × 2/30 × 2 = 98/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
    54/4 = 54 × 15/4 × 15 = 810/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    98/60 + 810/60 = 98 + 810/60 = 908/60
  5. 908/60 simplified gives 227/15
  6. So, 49/30 + 54/4 = 227/15
    In mixed form: 152/15

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