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Add 42/18 and 5/30

1st number: 2 6/18, 2nd number: 5/30

42/18 + 5/30 is 5/2.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
    42/18 = 42 × 5/18 × 5 = 210/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
    5/30 = 5 × 3/30 × 3 = 15/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    210/90 + 15/90 = 210 + 15/90 = 225/90
  5. 225/90 simplified gives 5/2
  6. So, 42/18 + 5/30 = 5/2
    In mixed form: 21/2

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