Add 3/42 and 21/30
3/42 + 21/30 is 27/35.
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,
3/42 = 3 × 5/42 × 5 = 15/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
21/30 = 21 × 7/30 × 7 = 147/210 - Add the two like fractions:
15/210 + 147/210 = 15 + 147/210 = 162/210 - 162/210 simplified gives 27/35
- So, 3/42 + 21/30 = 27/35
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