Add 42/84 and 2/30
42/84 + 2/30 is 17/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 30 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
42/84 = 42 × 5/84 × 5 = 210/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 14 = 420,
2/30 = 2 × 14/30 × 14 = 28/420 - Add the two like fractions:
210/420 + 28/420 = 210 + 28/420 = 238/420 - 238/420 simplified gives 17/30
- So, 42/84 + 2/30 = 17/30
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