Add 2/30 and 42/7
1st number: 2/30, 2nd number: 6 0/7
2/30 + 42/7 is 91/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 7 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 7 × 30 = 210,
42/7 = 42 × 30/7 × 30 = 1260/210 - Add the two like fractions:
14/210 + 1260/210 = 14 + 1260/210 = 1274/210 - 1274/210 simplified gives 91/15
- So, 2/30 + 42/7 = 91/15
In mixed form: 61/15
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