Add 49/6 and 2/30
1st number: 8 1/6, 2nd number: 2/30
49/6 + 2/30 is 247/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 30 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
49/6 = 49 × 5/6 × 5 = 245/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
2/30 = 2 × 1/30 × 1 = 2/30 - Add the two like fractions:
245/30 + 2/30 = 245 + 2/30 = 247/30 - So, 49/6 + 2/30 = 247/30
In mixed form: 87/30
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