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Add 4/30 and 56/49

1st number: 4/30, 2nd number: 1 7/49

4/30 + 56/49 is 134/105.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
    4/30 = 4 × 49/30 × 49 = 196/1470
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 30 = 1470,
    56/49 = 56 × 30/49 × 30 = 1680/1470
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    196/1470 + 1680/1470 = 196 + 1680/1470 = 1876/1470
  5. 1876/1470 simplified gives 134/105
  6. So, 4/30 + 56/49 = 134/105
    In mixed form: 129/105

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