Add 5/42 and 28/30
5/42 + 28/30 is 221/210.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 30 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
5/42 = 5 × 5/42 × 5 = 25/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
28/30 = 28 × 7/30 × 7 = 196/210 - Add the two like fractions:
25/210 + 196/210 = 25 + 196/210 = 221/210 - So, 5/42 + 28/30 = 221/210
In mixed form: 111/210
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