Add 42/30 and 35/50
1st number: 1 12/30, 2nd number: 35/50
42/30 + 35/50 is 21/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 50 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
42/30 = 42 × 5/30 × 5 = 210/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
35/50 = 35 × 3/50 × 3 = 105/150 - Add the two like fractions:
210/150 + 105/150 = 210 + 105/150 = 315/150 - 315/150 simplified gives 21/10
- So, 42/30 + 35/50 = 21/10
In mixed form: 21/10
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