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Add 3/30 and 42/20

1st number: 3/30, 2nd number: 2 2/20

3/30 + 42/20 is 11/5.

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,
    3/30 = 3 × 2/30 × 2 = 6/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
    42/20 = 42 × 3/20 × 3 = 126/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    6/60 + 126/60 = 6 + 126/60 = 132/60
  5. 132/60 simplified gives 11/5
  6. So, 3/30 + 42/20 = 11/5
    In mixed form: 21/5

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