Add 15/42 and 3/8
15/42 + 3/8 is 41/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 8 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
15/42 = 15 × 4/42 × 4 = 60/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
3/8 = 3 × 21/8 × 21 = 63/168 - Add the two like fractions:
60/168 + 63/168 = 60 + 63/168 = 123/168 - 123/168 simplified gives 41/56
- So, 15/42 + 3/8 = 41/56
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