Add 3/42 and 30/84
3/42 + 30/84 is 3/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 84 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 2 = 84,
3/42 = 3 × 2/42 × 2 = 6/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
30/84 = 30 × 1/84 × 1 = 30/84 - Add the two like fractions:
6/84 + 30/84 = 6 + 30/84 = 36/84 - 36/84 simplified gives 3/7
- So, 3/42 + 30/84 = 3/7
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