Add 49/84 and 30/49
49/84 + 30/49 is 703/588.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 49 is 588
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 7 = 588,
49/84 = 49 × 7/84 × 7 = 343/588 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 12 = 588,
30/49 = 30 × 12/49 × 12 = 360/588 - Add the two like fractions:
343/588 + 360/588 = 343 + 360/588 = 703/588 - So, 49/84 + 30/49 = 703/588
In mixed form: 1115/588
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