Add 45/30 and 42/10
1st number: 1 15/30, 2nd number: 4 2/10
45/30 + 42/10 is 57/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 10 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
45/30 = 45 × 1/30 × 1 = 45/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
42/10 = 42 × 3/10 × 3 = 126/30 - Add the two like fractions:
45/30 + 126/30 = 45 + 126/30 = 171/30 - 171/30 simplified gives 57/10
- So, 45/30 + 42/10 = 57/10
In mixed form: 57/10
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