Add 42/30 and 7/10
1st number: 1 12/30, 2nd number: 7/10
42/30 + 7/10 is 21/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 10 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
42/30 = 42 × 1/30 × 1 = 42/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
7/10 = 7 × 3/10 × 3 = 21/30 - Add the two like fractions:
42/30 + 21/30 = 42 + 21/30 = 63/30 - 63/30 simplified gives 21/10
- So, 42/30 + 7/10 = 21/10
In mixed form: 21/10
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