Add 30/42 and 2/6
30/42 + 2/6 is 22/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 6 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
30/42 = 30 × 1/42 × 1 = 30/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
2/6 = 2 × 7/6 × 7 = 14/42 - Add the two like fractions:
30/42 + 14/42 = 30 + 14/42 = 44/42 - 44/42 simplified gives 22/21
- So, 30/42 + 2/6 = 22/21
In mixed form: 11/21
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