Add 54/30 and 35/42
1st number: 1 24/30, 2nd number: 35/42
54/30 + 35/42 is 79/30.
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,
35/42 = 35 × 5/42 × 5 = 175/210 - Add the two like fractions:
378/210 + 175/210 = 378 + 175/210 = 553/210 - 553/210 simplified gives 79/30
- So, 54/30 + 35/42 = 79/30
In mixed form: 219/30
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