Add 42/48 and 6/30
42/48 + 6/30 is 43/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 30 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
42/48 = 42 × 5/48 × 5 = 210/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
6/30 = 6 × 8/30 × 8 = 48/240 - Add the two like fractions:
210/240 + 48/240 = 210 + 48/240 = 258/240 - 258/240 simplified gives 43/40
- So, 42/48 + 6/30 = 43/40
In mixed form: 13/40
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