Add 42/7 and 30/60, Solve 6 0/7 + 30/60 as a fraction

Add 42/7 and 30/60

1^st number: 6 0/7, 2^nd number: 30/60

42/7 + 30/60 is 13/2.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 60 is 420

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 60 = 420,
42/7 = 42 × 60/7 × 60 = 2520/420
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
30/60 = 30 × 7/60 × 7 = 210/420
Add the two like fractions:
2520/420 + 210/420 = 2520 + 210/420 = 2730/420
2730/420 simplified gives 13/2
So, 42/7 + 30/60 = 13/2
In mixed form: 61/2

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