Add 3/30 and 12/42
3/30 + 12/42 is 27/70.
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,
3/30 = 3 × 7/30 × 7 = 21/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
12/42 = 12 × 5/42 × 5 = 60/210 - Add the two like fractions:
21/210 + 60/210 = 21 + 60/210 = 81/210 - 81/210 simplified gives 27/70
- So, 3/30 + 12/42 = 27/70
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