Add 3/42 and 27/30
3/42 + 27/30 is 34/35.
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,
27/30 = 27 × 7/30 × 7 = 189/210 - Add the two like fractions:
15/210 + 189/210 = 15 + 189/210 = 204/210 - 204/210 simplified gives 34/35
- So, 3/42 + 27/30 = 34/35
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