Add 54/42 and 4/30
1st number: 1 12/42, 2nd number: 4/30
54/42 + 4/30 is 149/105.
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,
54/42 = 54 × 5/42 × 5 = 270/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
4/30 = 4 × 7/30 × 7 = 28/210 - Add the two like fractions:
270/210 + 28/210 = 270 + 28/210 = 298/210 - 298/210 simplified gives 149/105
- So, 54/42 + 4/30 = 149/105
In mixed form: 144/105
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