Add 42/30 and 27/8
1st number: 1 12/30, 2nd number: 3 3/8
42/30 + 27/8 is 191/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 8 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
42/30 = 42 × 4/30 × 4 = 168/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
27/8 = 27 × 15/8 × 15 = 405/120 - Add the two like fractions:
168/120 + 405/120 = 168 + 405/120 = 573/120 - 573/120 simplified gives 191/40
- So, 42/30 + 27/8 = 191/40
In mixed form: 431/40
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