Add 6/30 and 42/4
1st number: 6/30, 2nd number: 10 2/4
6/30 + 42/4 is 107/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 4 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
6/30 = 6 × 2/30 × 2 = 12/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
42/4 = 42 × 15/4 × 15 = 630/60 - Add the two like fractions:
12/60 + 630/60 = 12 + 630/60 = 642/60 - 642/60 simplified gives 107/10
- So, 6/30 + 42/4 = 107/10
In mixed form: 107/10
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