Add 54/30 and 12/42
1st number: 1 24/30, 2nd number: 12/42
54/30 + 12/42 is 73/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 42 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
54/30 = 54 × 7/30 × 7 = 378/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
12/42 = 12 × 5/42 × 5 = 60/210 - Add the two like fractions:
378/210 + 60/210 = 378 + 60/210 = 438/210 - 438/210 simplified gives 73/35
- So, 54/30 + 12/42 = 73/35
In mixed form: 23/35
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