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Add 30/3 and 40/42

1st number: 10 0/3, 2nd number: 40/42

30/3 + 40/42 is 230/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 42 is 42

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 14 = 42,
    30/3 = 30 × 14/3 × 14 = 420/42
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
    40/42 = 40 × 1/42 × 1 = 40/42
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    420/42 + 40/42 = 420 + 40/42 = 460/42
  5. 460/42 simplified gives 230/21
  6. So, 30/3 + 40/42 = 230/21
    In mixed form: 1020/21

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