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Add 42/10 and 98/30

1st number: 4 2/10, 2nd number: 3 8/30

42/10 + 98/30 is 112/15.

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,
    98/30 = 98 × 1/30 × 1 = 98/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    126/30 + 98/30 = 126 + 98/30 = 224/30
  5. 224/30 simplified gives 112/15
  6. So, 42/10 + 98/30 = 112/15
    In mixed form: 77/15

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