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Add 30/42 and 24/35

30/42 + 24/35 is 7/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 42 and 35 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
    30/42 = 30 × 5/42 × 5 = 150/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
    24/35 = 24 × 6/35 × 6 = 144/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    150/210 + 144/210 = 150 + 144/210 = 294/210
  5. 294/210 simplified gives 7/5
  6. So, 30/42 + 24/35 = 7/5
    In mixed form: 12/5

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