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Add 6/49 and 1/30

6/49 + 1/30 is 229/1470.

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,
    6/49 = 6 × 30/49 × 30 = 180/1470
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
    1/30 = 1 × 49/30 × 49 = 49/1470
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    180/1470 + 49/1470 = 180 + 49/1470 = 229/1470
  5. So, 6/49 + 1/30 = 229/1470

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