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Add 5/30 and 4/7

5/30 + 4/7 is 31/42.

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,
    5/30 = 5 × 7/30 × 7 = 35/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 30 = 210,
    4/7 = 4 × 30/7 × 30 = 120/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    35/210 + 120/210 = 35 + 120/210 = 155/210
  5. 155/210 simplified gives 31/42
  6. So, 5/30 + 4/7 = 31/42

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