Add 49/54 and 16/30
49/54 + 16/30 is 389/270.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 30 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
49/54 = 49 × 5/54 × 5 = 245/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 9 = 270,
16/30 = 16 × 9/30 × 9 = 144/270 - Add the two like fractions:
245/270 + 144/270 = 245 + 144/270 = 389/270 - So, 49/54 + 16/30 = 389/270
In mixed form: 1119/270
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