Add 5/49 and 15/30
5/49 + 15/30 is 59/98.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 30 is 1470
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1470 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 30 = 1470,
5/49 = 5 × 30/49 × 30 = 150/1470 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
15/30 = 15 × 49/30 × 49 = 735/1470 - Add the two like fractions:
150/1470 + 735/1470 = 150 + 735/1470 = 885/1470 - 885/1470 simplified gives 59/98
- So, 5/49 + 15/30 = 59/98
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