Add 10/42 and 56/30, Solve 10/42 + 1 26/30 as a fraction

Add 10/42 and 56/30

1^st number: 10/42, 2^nd number: 1 26/30

10/42 + 56/30 is 221/105.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
10/42 = 10 × 5/42 × 5 = 50/210
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
56/30 = 56 × 7/30 × 7 = 392/210
Add the two like fractions:
50/210 + 392/210 = 50 + 392/210 = 442/210
442/210 simplified gives 221/105
So, 10/42 + 56/30 = 221/105
In mixed form: 211/105

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