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Add 30/10 and 24/42

1st number: 3 0/10, 2nd number: 24/42

30/10 + 24/42 is 25/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 42 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 21 = 210,
    30/10 = 30 × 21/10 × 21 = 630/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
    24/42 = 24 × 5/42 × 5 = 120/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    630/210 + 120/210 = 630 + 120/210 = 750/210
  5. 750/210 simplified gives 25/7
  6. So, 30/10 + 24/42 = 25/7
    In mixed form: 34/7

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