Add 1/30 and 7/42
1/30 + 7/42 is 1/5.
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,
1/30 = 1 × 7/30 × 7 = 7/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
7/42 = 7 × 5/42 × 5 = 35/210 - Add the two like fractions:
7/210 + 35/210 = 7 + 35/210 = 42/210 - 42/210 simplified gives 1/5
- So, 1/30 + 7/42 = 1/5
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