Add 32/30 and 3/42
1st number: 1 2/30, 2nd number: 3/42
32/30 + 3/42 is 239/210.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 42 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
32/30 = 32 × 7/30 × 7 = 224/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
3/42 = 3 × 5/42 × 5 = 15/210 - Add the two like fractions:
224/210 + 15/210 = 224 + 15/210 = 239/210 - So, 32/30 + 3/42 = 239/210
In mixed form: 129/210
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