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Add 4/30 and 30/7

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

4/30 + 30/7 is 464/105.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
    4/30 = 4 × 7/30 × 7 = 28/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 30 = 210,
    30/7 = 30 × 30/7 × 30 = 900/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    28/210 + 900/210 = 28 + 900/210 = 928/210
  5. 928/210 simplified gives 464/105
  6. So, 4/30 + 30/7 = 464/105
    In mixed form: 444/105

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