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Add 30/8 and 7/49

1st number: 3 6/8, 2nd number: 7/49

30/8 + 7/49 is 109/28.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 49 is 392

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 49 = 392,
    30/8 = 30 × 49/8 × 49 = 1470/392
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 8 = 392,
    7/49 = 7 × 8/49 × 8 = 56/392
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1470/392 + 56/392 = 1470 + 56/392 = 1526/392
  5. 1526/392 simplified gives 109/28
  6. So, 30/8 + 7/49 = 109/28
    In mixed form: 325/28

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