Add 6/30 and 3/42
6/30 + 3/42 is 19/70.
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,
6/30 = 6 × 7/30 × 7 = 42/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
3/42 = 3 × 5/42 × 5 = 15/210 - Add the two like fractions:
42/210 + 15/210 = 42 + 15/210 = 57/210 - 57/210 simplified gives 19/70
- So, 6/30 + 3/42 = 19/70
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