Add 49/45 and 8/30
1st number: 1 4/45, 2nd number: 8/30
49/45 + 8/30 is 61/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 30 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
49/45 = 49 × 2/45 × 2 = 98/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
8/30 = 8 × 3/30 × 3 = 24/90 - Add the two like fractions:
98/90 + 24/90 = 98 + 24/90 = 122/90 - 122/90 simplified gives 61/45
- So, 49/45 + 8/30 = 61/45
In mixed form: 116/45
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