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Add 30/7 and 64/30

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

30/7 + 64/30 is 674/105.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 30 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 30 = 210,
    30/7 = 30 × 30/7 × 30 = 900/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
    64/30 = 64 × 7/30 × 7 = 448/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    900/210 + 448/210 = 900 + 448/210 = 1348/210
  5. 1348/210 simplified gives 674/105
  6. So, 30/7 + 64/30 = 674/105
    In mixed form: 644/105

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