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Add 6/2 and 42/30

1st number: 3 0/2, 2nd number: 1 12/30

6/2 + 42/30 is 22/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 30 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 15 = 30,
    6/2 = 6 × 15/2 × 15 = 90/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
    42/30 = 42 × 1/30 × 1 = 42/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    90/30 + 42/30 = 90 + 42/30 = 132/30
  5. 132/30 simplified gives 22/5
  6. So, 6/2 + 42/30 = 22/5
    In mixed form: 42/5

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