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Add 6/30 and 5/42

6/30 + 5/42 is 67/210.

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,
    6/30 = 6 × 7/30 × 7 = 42/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
    5/42 = 5 × 5/42 × 5 = 25/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    42/210 + 25/210 = 42 + 25/210 = 67/210
  5. So, 6/30 + 5/42 = 67/210

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