Add 30/10 and 5/42, Solve 3 0/10 + 5/42 as a fraction

Add 30/10 and 5/42

1^st number: 3 0/10, 2^nd number: 5/42

30/10 + 5/42 is 131/42.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 21 = 210,
30/10 = 30 × 21/10 × 21 = 630/210
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
5/42 = 5 × 5/42 × 5 = 25/210
Add the two like fractions:
630/210 + 25/210 = 630 + 25/210 = 655/210
655/210 simplified gives 131/42
So, 30/10 + 5/42 = 131/42
In mixed form: 35/42

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