Add 49/36 and 4/30
1st number: 1 13/36, 2nd number: 4/30
49/36 + 4/30 is 269/180.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 30 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
49/36 = 49 × 5/36 × 5 = 245/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 6 = 180,
4/30 = 4 × 6/30 × 6 = 24/180 - Add the two like fractions:
245/180 + 24/180 = 245 + 24/180 = 269/180 - So, 49/36 + 4/30 = 269/180
In mixed form: 189/180
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