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Add 30/75 and 10/49

30/75 + 10/49 is 148/245.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 49 is 3675

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3675
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 49 = 3675,
    30/75 = 30 × 49/75 × 49 = 1470/3675
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 75 = 3675,
    10/49 = 10 × 75/49 × 75 = 750/3675
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1470/3675 + 750/3675 = 1470 + 750/3675 = 2220/3675
  5. 2220/3675 simplified gives 148/245
  6. So, 30/75 + 10/49 = 148/245

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