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Add 3/49 and 7/30

3/49 + 7/30 is 433/1470.

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,
    3/49 = 3 × 30/49 × 30 = 90/1470
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
    7/30 = 7 × 49/30 × 49 = 343/1470
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    90/1470 + 343/1470 = 90 + 343/1470 = 433/1470
  5. So, 3/49 + 7/30 = 433/1470

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