Add 49/30 and 63/40
1st number: 1 19/30, 2nd number: 1 23/40
49/30 + 63/40 is 77/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 40 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
49/30 = 49 × 4/30 × 4 = 196/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
63/40 = 63 × 3/40 × 3 = 189/120 - Add the two like fractions:
196/120 + 189/120 = 196 + 189/120 = 385/120 - 385/120 simplified gives 77/24
- So, 49/30 + 63/40 = 77/24
In mixed form: 35/24
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