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Add 42/30 and 5/3

1st number: 1 12/30, 2nd number: 1 2/3

42/30 + 5/3 is 46/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 3 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
    42/30 = 42 × 1/30 × 1 = 42/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 10 = 30,
    5/3 = 5 × 10/3 × 10 = 50/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    42/30 + 50/30 = 42 + 50/30 = 92/30
  5. 92/30 simplified gives 46/15
  6. So, 42/30 + 5/3 = 46/15
    In mixed form: 31/15

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