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Add 42/2 and 75/30

1st number: 21 0/2, 2nd number: 2 15/30

42/2 + 75/30 is 47/2.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 30 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 15 = 30,
    42/2 = 42 × 15/2 × 15 = 630/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
    75/30 = 75 × 1/30 × 1 = 75/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    630/30 + 75/30 = 630 + 75/30 = 705/30
  5. 705/30 simplified gives 47/2
  6. So, 42/2 + 75/30 = 47/2
    In mixed form: 231/2

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