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Add 42/30 and 2/10

1st number: 1 12/30, 2nd number: 2/10

42/30 + 2/10 is 8/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 10 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
    42/30 = 42 × 1/30 × 1 = 42/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
    2/10 = 2 × 3/10 × 3 = 6/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    42/30 + 6/30 = 42 + 6/30 = 48/30
  5. 48/30 simplified gives 8/5
  6. So, 42/30 + 2/10 = 8/5
    In mixed form: 13/5

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