Add 49/54 and 18/30
49/54 + 18/30 is 407/270.
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,
18/30 = 18 × 9/30 × 9 = 162/270 - Add the two like fractions:
245/270 + 162/270 = 245 + 162/270 = 407/270 - So, 49/54 + 18/30 = 407/270
In mixed form: 1137/270
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