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Add 36/30 and 4/49

1st number: 1 6/30, 2nd number: 4/49

36/30 + 4/49 is 314/245.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 49 is 1470

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1470
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
    36/30 = 36 × 49/30 × 49 = 1764/1470
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 30 = 1470,
    4/49 = 4 × 30/49 × 30 = 120/1470
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1764/1470 + 120/1470 = 1764 + 120/1470 = 1884/1470
  5. 1884/1470 simplified gives 314/245
  6. So, 36/30 + 4/49 = 314/245
    In mixed form: 169/245

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