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Add 10/30 and 30/4

1st number: 10/30, 2nd number: 7 2/4

10/30 + 30/4 is 47/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 4 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
    10/30 = 10 × 2/30 × 2 = 20/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
    30/4 = 30 × 15/4 × 15 = 450/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    20/60 + 450/60 = 20 + 450/60 = 470/60
  5. 470/60 simplified gives 47/6
  6. So, 10/30 + 30/4 = 47/6
    In mixed form: 75/6

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