Add 4/30 and 20/42
4/30 + 20/42 is 64/105.
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,
4/30 = 4 × 7/30 × 7 = 28/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
20/42 = 20 × 5/42 × 5 = 100/210 - Add the two like fractions:
28/210 + 100/210 = 28 + 100/210 = 128/210 - 128/210 simplified gives 64/105
- So, 4/30 + 20/42 = 64/105
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