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Add 30/5 and 16/42

1st number: 6 0/5, 2nd number: 16/42

30/5 + 16/42 is 134/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 42 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 42 = 210,
    30/5 = 30 × 42/5 × 42 = 1260/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
    16/42 = 16 × 5/42 × 5 = 80/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1260/210 + 80/210 = 1260 + 80/210 = 1340/210
  5. 1340/210 simplified gives 134/21
  6. So, 30/5 + 16/42 = 134/21
    In mixed form: 68/21

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