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Add 5/49 and 80/30

1st number: 5/49, 2nd number: 2 20/30

5/49 + 80/30 is 407/147.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 30 = 1470,
    5/49 = 5 × 30/49 × 30 = 150/1470
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
    80/30 = 80 × 49/30 × 49 = 3920/1470
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    150/1470 + 3920/1470 = 150 + 3920/1470 = 4070/1470
  5. 4070/1470 simplified gives 407/147
  6. So, 5/49 + 80/30 = 407/147
    In mixed form: 2113/147

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