Add 9/30 and 5/49
9/30 + 5/49 is 197/490.
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,
5/49 = 5 × 30/49 × 30 = 150/1470 - Add the two like fractions:
441/1470 + 150/1470 = 441 + 150/1470 = 591/1470 - 591/1470 simplified gives 197/490
- So, 9/30 + 5/49 = 197/490
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