Add 9/30 and 16/49
9/30 + 16/49 is 307/490.
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,
9/30 = 9 × 49/30 × 49 = 441/1470 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 30 = 1470,
16/49 = 16 × 30/49 × 30 = 480/1470 - Add the two like fractions:
441/1470 + 480/1470 = 441 + 480/1470 = 921/1470 - 921/1470 simplified gives 307/490
- So, 9/30 + 16/49 = 307/490
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