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Add 42/30 and 36/24

1st number: 1 12/30, 2nd number: 1 12/24

42/30 + 36/24 is 29/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 24 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
    42/30 = 42 × 4/30 × 4 = 168/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
    36/24 = 36 × 5/24 × 5 = 180/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    168/120 + 180/120 = 168 + 180/120 = 348/120
  5. 348/120 simplified gives 29/10
  6. So, 42/30 + 36/24 = 29/10
    In mixed form: 29/10

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