Add 81/30 and 42/20
1st number: 2 21/30, 2nd number: 2 2/20
81/30 + 42/20 is 24/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 20 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
81/30 = 81 × 2/30 × 2 = 162/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
42/20 = 42 × 3/20 × 3 = 126/60 - Add the two like fractions:
162/60 + 126/60 = 162 + 126/60 = 288/60 - 288/60 simplified gives 24/5
- So, 81/30 + 42/20 = 24/5
In mixed form: 44/5
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