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Add 7/30 and 49/10

1st number: 7/30, 2nd number: 4 9/10

7/30 + 49/10 is 77/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 10 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
    7/30 = 7 × 1/30 × 1 = 7/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
    49/10 = 49 × 3/10 × 3 = 147/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    7/30 + 147/30 = 7 + 147/30 = 154/30
  5. 154/30 simplified gives 77/15
  6. So, 7/30 + 49/10 = 77/15
    In mixed form: 52/15

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