Add 42/30 and 7/75, Solve 1 12/30 + 7/75 as a fraction

Add 42/30 and 7/75

1^st number: 1 12/30, 2^nd number: 7/75

42/30 + 7/75 is 112/75.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 75 is 150

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
42/30 = 42 × 5/30 × 5 = 210/150
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
7/75 = 7 × 2/75 × 2 = 14/150
Add the two like fractions:
210/150 + 14/150 = 210 + 14/150 = 224/150
224/150 simplified gives 112/75
So, 42/30 + 7/75 = 112/75
In mixed form: 137/75

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