Add 42/30 and 35/75
1st number: 1 12/30, 2nd number: 35/75
42/30 + 35/75 is 28/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 75 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 75 × 2 = 150,
35/75 = 35 × 2/75 × 2 = 70/150 - Add the two like fractions:
210/150 + 70/150 = 210 + 70/150 = 280/150 - 280/150 simplified gives 28/15
- So, 42/30 + 35/75 = 28/15
In mixed form: 113/15
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