Add 49/54 and 30/48
49/54 + 30/48 is 331/216.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 48 is 432
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
49/54 = 49 × 8/54 × 8 = 392/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
30/48 = 30 × 9/48 × 9 = 270/432 - Add the two like fractions:
392/432 + 270/432 = 392 + 270/432 = 662/432 - 662/432 simplified gives 331/216
- So, 49/54 + 30/48 = 331/216
In mixed form: 1115/216
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