Add 42/5 and 15/30
1st number: 8 2/5, 2nd number: 15/30
42/5 + 15/30 is 89/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 30 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 6 = 30,
42/5 = 42 × 6/5 × 6 = 252/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
15/30 = 15 × 1/30 × 1 = 15/30 - Add the two like fractions:
252/30 + 15/30 = 252 + 15/30 = 267/30 - 267/30 simplified gives 89/10
- So, 42/5 + 15/30 = 89/10
In mixed form: 89/10
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