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Add 4/30 and 49/6

1st number: 4/30, 2nd number: 8 1/6

4/30 + 49/6 is 83/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 6 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
    4/30 = 4 × 1/30 × 1 = 4/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
    49/6 = 49 × 5/6 × 5 = 245/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4/30 + 245/30 = 4 + 245/30 = 249/30
  5. 249/30 simplified gives 83/10
  6. So, 4/30 + 49/6 = 83/10
    In mixed form: 83/10

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