Add 49/30 and 98/36
1st number: 1 19/30, 2nd number: 2 26/36
49/30 + 98/36 is 196/45.
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,
98/36 = 98 × 5/36 × 5 = 490/180 - Add the two like fractions:
294/180 + 490/180 = 294 + 490/180 = 784/180 - 784/180 simplified gives 196/45
- So, 49/30 + 98/36 = 196/45
In mixed form: 416/45
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