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Add 2/30 and 42/20

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

2/30 + 42/20 is 13/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 20 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
    2/30 = 2 × 2/30 × 2 = 4/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
    42/20 = 42 × 3/20 × 3 = 126/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4/60 + 126/60 = 4 + 126/60 = 130/60
  5. 130/60 simplified gives 13/6
  6. So, 2/30 + 42/20 = 13/6
    In mixed form: 21/6

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