Add 30/42 and 24/72
30/42 + 24/72 is 22/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 72 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 12 = 504,
30/42 = 30 × 12/42 × 12 = 360/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
24/72 = 24 × 7/72 × 7 = 168/504 - Add the two like fractions:
360/504 + 168/504 = 360 + 168/504 = 528/504 - 528/504 simplified gives 22/21
- So, 30/42 + 24/72 = 22/21
In mixed form: 11/21
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