Add 42/30 and 7/28
1st number: 1 12/30, 2nd number: 7/28
42/30 + 7/28 is 33/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 28 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 14 = 420,
42/30 = 42 × 14/30 × 14 = 588/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 15 = 420,
7/28 = 7 × 15/28 × 15 = 105/420 - Add the two like fractions:
588/420 + 105/420 = 588 + 105/420 = 693/420 - 693/420 simplified gives 33/20
- So, 42/30 + 7/28 = 33/20
In mixed form: 113/20
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