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Add 42/20 and 10/30

1st number: 2 2/20, 2nd number: 10/30

42/20 + 10/30 is 73/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 30 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
    42/20 = 42 × 3/20 × 3 = 126/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
    10/30 = 10 × 2/30 × 2 = 20/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    126/60 + 20/60 = 126 + 20/60 = 146/60
  5. 146/60 simplified gives 73/30
  6. So, 42/20 + 10/30 = 73/30
    In mixed form: 213/30

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