Add 7/30 and 18/49
7/30 + 18/49 is 883/1470.
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,
7/30 = 7 × 49/30 × 49 = 343/1470 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 30 = 1470,
18/49 = 18 × 30/49 × 30 = 540/1470 - Add the two like fractions:
343/1470 + 540/1470 = 343 + 540/1470 = 883/1470 - So, 7/30 + 18/49 = 883/1470
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