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Add 75/49 and 16/30

1st number: 1 26/49, 2nd number: 16/30

75/49 + 16/30 is 1517/735.

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,
    75/49 = 75 × 30/49 × 30 = 2250/1470
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
    16/30 = 16 × 49/30 × 49 = 784/1470
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2250/1470 + 784/1470 = 2250 + 784/1470 = 3034/1470
  5. 3034/1470 simplified gives 1517/735
  6. So, 75/49 + 16/30 = 1517/735
    In mixed form: 247/735

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