Add 42/30 and 28/9
1st number: 1 12/30, 2nd number: 3 1/9
42/30 + 28/9 is 203/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 9 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
42/30 = 42 × 3/30 × 3 = 126/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
28/9 = 28 × 10/9 × 10 = 280/90 - Add the two like fractions:
126/90 + 280/90 = 126 + 280/90 = 406/90 - 406/90 simplified gives 203/45
- So, 42/30 + 28/9 = 203/45
In mixed form: 423/45
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