Add 75/30 and 10/42
1st number: 2 15/30, 2nd number: 10/42
75/30 + 10/42 is 115/42.
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,
75/30 = 75 × 7/30 × 7 = 525/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
10/42 = 10 × 5/42 × 5 = 50/210 - Add the two like fractions:
525/210 + 50/210 = 525 + 50/210 = 575/210 - 575/210 simplified gives 115/42
- So, 75/30 + 10/42 = 115/42
In mixed form: 231/42
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