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Add 42/72 and 18/30

42/72 + 18/30 is 71/60.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 72 and 30 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
    42/72 = 42 × 5/72 × 5 = 210/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 12 = 360,
    18/30 = 18 × 12/30 × 12 = 216/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    210/360 + 216/360 = 210 + 216/360 = 426/360
  5. 426/360 simplified gives 71/60
  6. So, 42/72 + 18/30 = 71/60
    In mixed form: 111/60

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