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Add 7/30 and 9/4

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

7/30 + 9/4 is 149/60.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 4 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
    7/30 = 7 × 2/30 × 2 = 14/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
    9/4 = 9 × 15/4 × 15 = 135/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    14/60 + 135/60 = 14 + 135/60 = 149/60
  5. So, 7/30 + 9/4 = 149/60
    In mixed form: 229/60

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