Add 1/42 and 30/5, Solve 1/42 + 6 0/5 as a fraction

Add 1/42 and 30/5

1^st number: 1/42, 2^nd number: 6 0/5

1/42 + 30/5 is 253/42.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 5 is 210

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
1/42 = 1 × 5/42 × 5 = 5/210
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 42 = 210,
30/5 = 30 × 42/5 × 42 = 1260/210
Add the two like fractions:
5/210 + 1260/210 = 5 + 1260/210 = 1265/210
1265/210 simplified gives 253/42
So, 1/42 + 30/5 = 253/42
In mixed form: 61/42

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