Add 5/30 and 20/42
5/30 + 20/42 is 9/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 42 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
5/30 = 5 × 7/30 × 7 = 35/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
20/42 = 20 × 5/42 × 5 = 100/210 - Add the two like fractions:
35/210 + 100/210 = 35 + 100/210 = 135/210 - 135/210 simplified gives 9/14
- So, 5/30 + 20/42 = 9/14
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