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Add 42/10 and 12/6

1st number: 4 2/10, 2nd number: 2 0/6

42/10 + 12/6 is 31/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 6 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
    42/10 = 42 × 3/10 × 3 = 126/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
    12/6 = 12 × 5/6 × 5 = 60/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    126/30 + 60/30 = 126 + 60/30 = 186/30
  5. 186/30 simplified gives 31/5
  6. So, 42/10 + 12/6 = 31/5
    In mixed form: 61/5

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