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Add 30/42 and 10/8

1st number: 30/42, 2nd number: 1 2/8

30/42 + 10/8 is 55/28.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 42 and 8 is 168

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
    30/42 = 30 × 4/42 × 4 = 120/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
    10/8 = 10 × 21/8 × 21 = 210/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    120/168 + 210/168 = 120 + 210/168 = 330/168
  5. 330/168 simplified gives 55/28
  6. So, 30/42 + 10/8 = 55/28
    In mixed form: 127/28

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