Answers

Add 30/10 and 28/42

1^st number: 3 0/10, 2^nd number: 28/42

30/10 + 28/42 is 11/3.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 42 is 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,
   28/42 = 28 × 5/42 × 5 = 140/210
4. Add the two fractions:
   630/210 + 140/210 = 630 + 140/210 = 770/210
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/3
6. In mixed form: 32/3

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