Add 42/10 and 30/60
1st number: 4 2/10, 2nd number: 30/60
42/10 + 30/60 is 47/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 6 = 60,
42/10 = 42 × 6/10 × 6 = 252/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
30/60 = 30 × 1/60 × 1 = 30/60 - Add the two like fractions:
252/60 + 30/60 = 252 + 30/60 = 282/60 - 282/60 simplified gives 47/10
- So, 42/10 + 30/60 = 47/10
In mixed form: 47/10
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