Add 42/18 and 2/30
1st number: 2 6/18, 2nd number: 2/30
42/18 + 2/30 is 12/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 30 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
42/18 = 42 × 5/18 × 5 = 210/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
2/30 = 2 × 3/30 × 3 = 6/90 - Add the two like fractions:
210/90 + 6/90 = 210 + 6/90 = 216/90 - 216/90 simplified gives 12/5
- So, 42/18 + 2/30 = 12/5
In mixed form: 22/5
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