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Add 4/30 and 15/7

1st number: 4/30, 2nd number: 2 1/7

4/30 + 15/7 is 239/105.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 7 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
    4/30 = 4 × 7/30 × 7 = 28/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 30 = 210,
    15/7 = 15 × 30/7 × 30 = 450/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    28/210 + 450/210 = 28 + 450/210 = 478/210
  5. 478/210 simplified gives 239/105
  6. So, 4/30 + 15/7 = 239/105
    In mixed form: 229/105

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