Add 30/5 and 36/42, Solve 6 0/5 + 36/42 as a fraction

Add 30/5 and 36/42

1^st number: 6 0/5, 2^nd number: 36/42

30/5 + 36/42 is 48/7.

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,
36/42 = 36 × 5/42 × 5 = 180/210
Add the two like fractions:
1260/210 + 180/210 = 1260 + 180/210 = 1440/210
1440/210 simplified gives 48/7
So, 30/5 + 36/42 = 48/7
In mixed form: 66/7

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