Add 5/49 and 24/30
5/49 + 24/30 is 221/245.
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,
24/30 = 24 × 49/30 × 49 = 1176/1470 - Add the two like fractions:
150/1470 + 1176/1470 = 150 + 1176/1470 = 1326/1470 - 1326/1470 simplified gives 221/245
- So, 5/49 + 24/30 = 221/245
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