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Add 42/7 and 48/30

1st number: 6 0/7, 2nd number: 1 18/30

42/7 + 48/30 is 38/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 30 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 30 = 210,
    42/7 = 42 × 30/7 × 30 = 1260/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
    48/30 = 48 × 7/30 × 7 = 336/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1260/210 + 336/210 = 1260 + 336/210 = 1596/210
  5. 1596/210 simplified gives 38/5
  6. So, 42/7 + 48/30 = 38/5
    In mixed form: 73/5

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