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Add 54/49 and 6/30

1st number: 1 5/49, 2nd number: 6/30

54/49 + 6/30 is 319/245.

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,
    54/49 = 54 × 30/49 × 30 = 1620/1470
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
    6/30 = 6 × 49/30 × 49 = 294/1470
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1620/1470 + 294/1470 = 1620 + 294/1470 = 1914/1470
  5. 1914/1470 simplified gives 319/245
  6. So, 54/49 + 6/30 = 319/245
    In mixed form: 174/245

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