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Add 10/42 and 21/30

10/42 + 21/30 is 197/210.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 42 and 30 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
    10/42 = 10 × 5/42 × 5 = 50/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
    21/30 = 21 × 7/30 × 7 = 147/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    50/210 + 147/210 = 50 + 147/210 = 197/210
  5. So, 10/42 + 21/30 = 197/210

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