Add 42/4 and 10/30
1st number: 10 2/4, 2nd number: 10/30
42/4 + 10/30 is 65/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 30 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
42/4 = 42 × 15/4 × 15 = 630/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
10/30 = 10 × 2/30 × 2 = 20/60 - Add the two like fractions:
630/60 + 20/60 = 630 + 20/60 = 650/60 - 650/60 simplified gives 65/6
- So, 42/4 + 10/30 = 65/6
In mixed form: 105/6
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