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Add 2/20 and 42/30

1^st number: 2/20, 2^nd number: 1 12/30

2/20 + 42/30 is 3/2.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 30 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
   2/20 = 2 × 3/20 × 3 = 6/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
   42/30 = 42 × 2/30 × 2 = 84/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   6/60 + 84/60 = 6 + 84/60 = 90/60
5. 90/60 simplified gives 3/2
6. So, 2/20 + 42/30 = 3/2
   In mixed form: 11/2

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