Add 54/30 and 9/49
1st number: 1 24/30, 2nd number: 9/49
54/30 + 9/49 is 486/245.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 49 is 1470
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1470 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
54/30 = 54 × 49/30 × 49 = 2646/1470 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 30 = 1470,
9/49 = 9 × 30/49 × 30 = 270/1470 - Add the two like fractions:
2646/1470 + 270/1470 = 2646 + 270/1470 = 2916/1470 - 2916/1470 simplified gives 486/245
- So, 54/30 + 9/49 = 486/245
In mixed form: 1241/245
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