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Add 42/10 and 25/30

1st number: 4 2/10, 2nd number: 25/30

42/10 + 25/30 is 151/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 30 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 30 × 1 = 30,
    25/30 = 25 × 1/30 × 1 = 25/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    126/30 + 25/30 = 126 + 25/30 = 151/30
  5. So, 42/10 + 25/30 = 151/30
    In mixed form: 51/30

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