Add 9/30 and 36/49
9/30 + 36/49 is 507/490.
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,
36/49 = 36 × 30/49 × 30 = 1080/1470 - Add the two like fractions:
441/1470 + 1080/1470 = 441 + 1080/1470 = 1521/1470 - 1521/1470 simplified gives 507/490
- So, 9/30 + 36/49 = 507/490
In mixed form: 117/490
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