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Add 30/5 and 35/42

1st number: 6 0/5, 2nd number: 35/42

30/5 + 35/42 is 41/6.

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,
    35/42 = 35 × 5/42 × 5 = 175/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1260/210 + 175/210 = 1260 + 175/210 = 1435/210
  5. 1435/210 simplified gives 41/6
  6. So, 30/5 + 35/42 = 41/6
    In mixed form: 65/6

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