Add 2/42 and 42/30
1st number: 2/42, 2nd number: 1 12/30
2/42 + 42/30 is 152/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
42/30 = 42 × 7/30 × 7 = 294/210 - Add the two like fractions:
10/210 + 294/210 = 10 + 294/210 = 304/210 - 304/210 simplified gives 152/105
- So, 2/42 + 42/30 = 152/105
In mixed form: 147/105
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