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Add 42/30 and 42/7

1st number: 1 12/30, 2nd number: 6 0/7

42/30 + 42/7 is 37/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
    42/30 = 42 × 7/30 × 7 = 294/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 30 = 210,
    42/7 = 42 × 30/7 × 30 = 1260/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    294/210 + 1260/210 = 294 + 1260/210 = 1554/210
  5. 1554/210 simplified gives 37/5
  6. So, 42/30 + 42/7 = 37/5
    In mixed form: 72/5

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