Add 10/6 and 42/30, Solve 1 4/6 + 1 12/30 as a fraction

Add 10/6 and 42/30

1^st number: 1 4/6, 2^nd number: 1 12/30

10/6 + 42/30 is 46/15.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 30 is 30

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
10/6 = 10 × 5/6 × 5 = 50/30
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
42/30 = 42 × 1/30 × 1 = 42/30
Add the two like fractions:
50/30 + 42/30 = 50 + 42/30 = 92/30
92/30 simplified gives 46/15
So, 10/6 + 42/30 = 46/15
In mixed form: 31/15

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