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Add 5/28 and 42/30

1st number: 5/28, 2nd number: 1 12/30

5/28 + 42/30 is 221/140.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 30 is 420

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 15 = 420,
    5/28 = 5 × 15/28 × 15 = 75/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 14 = 420,
    42/30 = 42 × 14/30 × 14 = 588/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    75/420 + 588/420 = 75 + 588/420 = 663/420
  5. 663/420 simplified gives 221/140
  6. So, 5/28 + 42/30 = 221/140
    In mixed form: 181/140

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