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Add 42/60 and 50/30

1st number: 42/60, 2nd number: 1 20/30

42/60 + 50/30 is 71/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 30 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
    42/60 = 42 × 1/60 × 1 = 42/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
    50/30 = 50 × 2/30 × 2 = 100/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    42/60 + 100/60 = 42 + 100/60 = 142/60
  5. 142/60 simplified gives 71/30
  6. So, 42/60 + 50/30 = 71/30
    In mixed form: 211/30

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