Add 84/49 and 27/30
1st number: 1 35/49, 2nd number: 27/30
84/49 + 27/30 is 183/70.
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,
84/49 = 84 × 30/49 × 30 = 2520/1470 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
27/30 = 27 × 49/30 × 49 = 1323/1470 - Add the two like fractions:
2520/1470 + 1323/1470 = 2520 + 1323/1470 = 3843/1470 - 3843/1470 simplified gives 183/70
- So, 84/49 + 27/30 = 183/70
In mixed form: 243/70
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