Add 42/30 and 7/80
1st number: 1 12/30, 2nd number: 7/80
42/30 + 7/80 is 119/80.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 80 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
42/30 = 42 × 8/30 × 8 = 336/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
7/80 = 7 × 3/80 × 3 = 21/240 - Add the two like fractions:
336/240 + 21/240 = 336 + 21/240 = 357/240 - 357/240 simplified gives 119/80
- So, 42/30 + 7/80 = 119/80
In mixed form: 139/80
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