Add 30/5 and 20/42, Solve 6 0/5 + 20/42 as a fraction

Add 30/5 and 20/42

1^st number: 6 0/5, 2^nd number: 20/42

30/5 + 20/42 is 136/21.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 42 = 210,
30/5 = 30 × 42/5 × 42 = 1260/210
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
20/42 = 20 × 5/42 × 5 = 100/210
Add the two like fractions:
1260/210 + 100/210 = 1260 + 100/210 = 1360/210
1360/210 simplified gives 136/21
So, 30/5 + 20/42 = 136/21
In mixed form: 610/21

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