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Add 42/30 and 5/7

1st number: 1 12/30, 2nd number: 5/7

42/30 + 5/7 is 74/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 7 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 7 × 30 = 210,
    5/7 = 5 × 30/7 × 30 = 150/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    294/210 + 150/210 = 294 + 150/210 = 444/210
  5. 444/210 simplified gives 74/35
  6. So, 42/30 + 5/7 = 74/35
    In mixed form: 24/35

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