Add 42/7 and 5/30, Solve 6 0/7 + 5/30 as a fraction

Add 42/7 and 5/30

1^st number: 6 0/7, 2^nd number: 5/30

42/7 + 5/30 is 37/6.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 30 = 210,
42/7 = 42 × 30/7 × 30 = 1260/210
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
5/30 = 5 × 7/30 × 7 = 35/210
Add the two like fractions:
1260/210 + 35/210 = 1260 + 35/210 = 1295/210
1295/210 simplified gives 37/6
So, 42/7 + 5/30 = 37/6
In mixed form: 61/6

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