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Add 30/4 and 60/7

1st number: 7 2/4, 2nd number: 8 4/7

30/4 + 60/7 is 225/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 7 is 28

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 28
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 7 = 28,
    30/4 = 30 × 7/4 × 7 = 210/28
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 4 = 28,
    60/7 = 60 × 4/7 × 4 = 240/28
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    210/28 + 240/28 = 210 + 240/28 = 450/28
  5. 450/28 simplified gives 225/14
  6. So, 30/4 + 60/7 = 225/14
    In mixed form: 161/14

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