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Add 6/30 and 4/49

6/30 + 4/49 is 69/245.

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,
    6/30 = 6 × 49/30 × 49 = 294/1470
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 30 = 1470,
    4/49 = 4 × 30/49 × 30 = 120/1470
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    294/1470 + 120/1470 = 294 + 120/1470 = 414/1470
  5. 414/1470 simplified gives 69/245
  6. So, 6/30 + 4/49 = 69/245

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