Add 4/42 and 4/30
4/42 + 4/30 is 8/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 30 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
4/42 = 4 × 5/42 × 5 = 20/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
4/30 = 4 × 7/30 × 7 = 28/210 - Add the two like fractions:
20/210 + 28/210 = 20 + 28/210 = 48/210 - 48/210 simplified gives 8/35
- So, 4/42 + 4/30 = 8/35
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