Add 2/30 and 2/42
2/30 + 2/42 is 4/35.
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,
2/30 = 2 × 7/30 × 7 = 14/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
2/42 = 2 × 5/42 × 5 = 10/210 - Add the two like fractions:
14/210 + 10/210 = 14 + 10/210 = 24/210 - 24/210 simplified gives 4/35
- So, 2/30 + 2/42 = 4/35
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