Add 42/30 and 2/6
1st number: 1 12/30, 2nd number: 2/6
42/30 + 2/6 is 26/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 6 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
42/30 = 42 × 1/30 × 1 = 42/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
2/6 = 2 × 5/6 × 5 = 10/30 - Add the two like fractions:
42/30 + 10/30 = 42 + 10/30 = 52/30 - 52/30 simplified gives 26/15
- So, 42/30 + 2/6 = 26/15
In mixed form: 111/15
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