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

Add 12/42 and 42/30

1^st number: 12/42, 2^nd number: 1 12/30

12/42 + 42/30 is 59/35.

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,
42/30 = 42 × 7/30 × 7 = 294/210
Add the two like fractions:
60/210 + 294/210 = 60 + 294/210 = 354/210
354/210 simplified gives 59/35
So, 12/42 + 42/30 = 59/35
In mixed form: 124/35

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