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Add 3/10 and 7/42

3/10 + 7/42 is 7/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 42 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 21 = 210,
    3/10 = 3 × 21/10 × 21 = 63/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
    7/42 = 7 × 5/42 × 5 = 35/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    63/210 + 35/210 = 63 + 35/210 = 98/210
  5. 98/210 simplified gives 7/15
  6. So, 3/10 + 7/42 = 7/15

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