Add 12/30 and 4/42
12/30 + 4/42 is 52/105.
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,
12/30 = 12 × 7/30 × 7 = 84/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
4/42 = 4 × 5/42 × 5 = 20/210 - Add the two like fractions:
84/210 + 20/210 = 84 + 20/210 = 104/210 - 104/210 simplified gives 52/105
- So, 12/30 + 4/42 = 52/105
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