Add 6/49 and 48/30
1st number: 6/49, 2nd number: 1 18/30
6/49 + 48/30 is 422/245.
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,
6/49 = 6 × 30/49 × 30 = 180/1470 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
48/30 = 48 × 49/30 × 49 = 2352/1470 - Add the two like fractions:
180/1470 + 2352/1470 = 180 + 2352/1470 = 2532/1470 - 2532/1470 simplified gives 422/245
- So, 6/49 + 48/30 = 422/245
In mixed form: 1177/245
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