Add 49/30 and 63/18
1st number: 1 19/30, 2nd number: 3 9/18
49/30 + 63/18 is 77/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 18 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
49/30 = 49 × 3/30 × 3 = 147/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
63/18 = 63 × 5/18 × 5 = 315/90 - Add the two like fractions:
147/90 + 315/90 = 147 + 315/90 = 462/90 - 462/90 simplified gives 77/15
- So, 49/30 + 63/18 = 77/15
In mixed form: 52/15
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