Add 8/49 and 18/30
8/49 + 18/30 is 187/245.
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,
8/49 = 8 × 30/49 × 30 = 240/1470 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
18/30 = 18 × 49/30 × 49 = 882/1470 - Add the two like fractions:
240/1470 + 882/1470 = 240 + 882/1470 = 1122/1470 - 1122/1470 simplified gives 187/245
- So, 8/49 + 18/30 = 187/245
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