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Add 7/4 and 3/30

1st number: 1 3/4, 2nd number: 3/30

7/4 + 3/30 is 37/20.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
    7/4 = 7 × 15/4 × 15 = 105/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
    3/30 = 3 × 2/30 × 2 = 6/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    105/60 + 6/60 = 105 + 6/60 = 111/60
  5. 111/60 simplified gives 37/20
  6. So, 7/4 + 3/30 = 37/20
    In mixed form: 117/20

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