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Add 54/30 and 15/42

1st number: 1 24/30, 2nd number: 15/42

54/30 + 15/42 is 151/70.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
    54/30 = 54 × 7/30 × 7 = 378/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
    15/42 = 15 × 5/42 × 5 = 75/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    378/210 + 75/210 = 378 + 75/210 = 453/210
  5. 453/210 simplified gives 151/70
  6. So, 54/30 + 15/42 = 151/70
    In mixed form: 211/70

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