Add 32/30 and 42/7, Solve 1 2/30 + 6 0/7 as a fraction

Add 32/30 and 42/7

1^st number: 1 2/30, 2^nd number: 6 0/7

32/30 + 42/7 is 106/15.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 7 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 7 × 30 = 210,
42/7 = 42 × 30/7 × 30 = 1260/210
Add the two like fractions:
224/210 + 1260/210 = 224 + 1260/210 = 1484/210
1484/210 simplified gives 106/15
So, 32/30 + 42/7 = 106/15
In mixed form: 71/15

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