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Add 4/7 and 10/30

4/7 + 10/30 is 19/21.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 30 = 210,
    4/7 = 4 × 30/7 × 30 = 120/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
    10/30 = 10 × 7/30 × 7 = 70/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    120/210 + 70/210 = 120 + 70/210 = 190/210
  5. 190/210 simplified gives 19/21
  6. So, 4/7 + 10/30 = 19/21

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