Add 30/4 and 3/7
1st number: 7 2/4, 2nd number: 3/7
30/4 + 3/7 is 111/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 7 is 28
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 28 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 7 = 28,
30/4 = 30 × 7/4 × 7 = 210/28 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 4 = 28,
3/7 = 3 × 4/7 × 4 = 12/28 - Add the two like fractions:
210/28 + 12/28 = 210 + 12/28 = 222/28 - 222/28 simplified gives 111/14
- So, 30/4 + 3/7 = 111/14
In mixed form: 713/14
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