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Add 25/49 and 4/30

25/49 + 4/30 is 473/735.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 49 and 30 is 1470

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1470
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 30 = 1470,
    25/49 = 25 × 30/49 × 30 = 750/1470
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
    4/30 = 4 × 49/30 × 49 = 196/1470
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    750/1470 + 196/1470 = 750 + 196/1470 = 946/1470
  5. 946/1470 simplified gives 473/735
  6. So, 25/49 + 4/30 = 473/735

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