Add 30/42 and 16/30
30/42 + 16/30 is 131/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 30 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
30/42 = 30 × 5/42 × 5 = 150/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
16/30 = 16 × 7/30 × 7 = 112/210 - Add the two like fractions:
150/210 + 112/210 = 150 + 112/210 = 262/210 - 262/210 simplified gives 131/105
- So, 30/42 + 16/30 = 131/105
In mixed form: 126/105
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