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Add 42/5 and 36/30

1st number: 8 2/5, 2nd number: 1 6/30

42/5 + 36/30 is 48/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 30 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 6 = 30,
    42/5 = 42 × 6/5 × 6 = 252/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
    36/30 = 36 × 1/30 × 1 = 36/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    252/30 + 36/30 = 252 + 36/30 = 288/30
  5. 288/30 simplified gives 48/5
  6. So, 42/5 + 36/30 = 48/5
    In mixed form: 93/5

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