Add 42/25 and 4/30
1st number: 1 17/25, 2nd number: 4/30
42/25 + 4/30 is 136/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 30 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
42/25 = 42 × 6/25 × 6 = 252/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
4/30 = 4 × 5/30 × 5 = 20/150 - Add the two like fractions:
252/150 + 20/150 = 252 + 20/150 = 272/150 - 272/150 simplified gives 136/75
- So, 42/25 + 4/30 = 136/75
In mixed form: 161/75
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