Add 42/30 and 5/8
1st number: 1 12/30, 2nd number: 5/8
42/30 + 5/8 is 81/40.
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,
5/8 = 5 × 15/8 × 15 = 75/120 - Add the two like fractions:
168/120 + 75/120 = 168 + 75/120 = 243/120 - 243/120 simplified gives 81/40
- So, 42/30 + 5/8 = 81/40
In mixed form: 21/40
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