Add 12/42 and 4/30
12/42 + 4/30 is 44/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
12/42 = 12 × 5/42 × 5 = 60/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
4/30 = 4 × 7/30 × 7 = 28/210 - Add the two like fractions:
60/210 + 28/210 = 60 + 28/210 = 88/210 - 88/210 simplified gives 44/105
- So, 12/42 + 4/30 = 44/105
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