Add 30/6 and 42/10
1st number: 5 0/6, 2nd number: 4 2/10
30/6 + 42/10 is 46/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 10 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
30/6 = 30 × 5/6 × 5 = 150/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
42/10 = 42 × 3/10 × 3 = 126/30 - Add the two like fractions:
150/30 + 126/30 = 150 + 126/30 = 276/30 - 276/30 simplified gives 46/5
- So, 30/6 + 42/10 = 46/5
In mixed form: 91/5
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