Add 2/30 and 42/35
1st number: 2/30, 2nd number: 1 7/35
2/30 + 42/35 is 19/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 35 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
2/30 = 2 × 7/30 × 7 = 14/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
42/35 = 42 × 6/35 × 6 = 252/210 - Add the two like fractions:
14/210 + 252/210 = 14 + 252/210 = 266/210 - 266/210 simplified gives 19/15
- So, 2/30 + 42/35 = 19/15
In mixed form: 14/15
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