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Add 42/30 and 5/14

1st number: 1 12/30, 2nd number: 5/14

42/30 + 5/14 is 123/70.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 14 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
    42/30 = 42 × 7/30 × 7 = 294/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 15 = 210,
    5/14 = 5 × 15/14 × 15 = 75/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    294/210 + 75/210 = 294 + 75/210 = 369/210
  5. 369/210 simplified gives 123/70
  6. So, 42/30 + 5/14 = 123/70
    In mixed form: 153/70

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