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Add 42/14 and 35/30

1st number: 3 0/14, 2nd number: 1 5/30

42/14 + 35/30 is 25/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 30 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 15 = 210,
    42/14 = 42 × 15/14 × 15 = 630/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
    35/30 = 35 × 7/30 × 7 = 245/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    630/210 + 245/210 = 630 + 245/210 = 875/210
  5. 875/210 simplified gives 25/6
  6. So, 42/14 + 35/30 = 25/6
    In mixed form: 41/6

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