Add 2/42 and 32/30, Solve 2/42 + 1 2/30 as a fraction

Add 2/42 and 32/30

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

2/42 + 32/30 is 39/35.

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,
2/42 = 2 × 5/42 × 5 = 10/210
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
32/30 = 32 × 7/30 × 7 = 224/210
Add the two like fractions:
10/210 + 224/210 = 10 + 224/210 = 234/210
234/210 simplified gives 39/35
So, 2/42 + 32/30 = 39/35
In mixed form: 14/35

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