Add 42/4 and 27/30
1st number: 10 2/4, 2nd number: 27/30
42/4 + 27/30 is 57/5.
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,
27/30 = 27 × 2/30 × 2 = 54/60 - Add the two like fractions:
630/60 + 54/60 = 630 + 54/60 = 684/60 - 684/60 simplified gives 57/5
- So, 42/4 + 27/30 = 57/5
In mixed form: 112/5
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