Add 49/8 and 6/30
1st number: 6 1/8, 2nd number: 6/30
49/8 + 6/30 is 253/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 30 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
49/8 = 49 × 15/8 × 15 = 735/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
6/30 = 6 × 4/30 × 4 = 24/120 - Add the two like fractions:
735/120 + 24/120 = 735 + 24/120 = 759/120 - 759/120 simplified gives 253/40
- So, 49/8 + 6/30 = 253/40
In mixed form: 613/40
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