Add 18/5 and 15/42
1st number: 3 3/5, 2nd number: 15/42
18/5 + 15/42 is 277/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 42 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 42 = 210,
18/5 = 18 × 42/5 × 42 = 756/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
15/42 = 15 × 5/42 × 5 = 75/210 - Add the two like fractions:
756/210 + 75/210 = 756 + 75/210 = 831/210 - 831/210 simplified gives 277/70
- So, 18/5 + 15/42 = 277/70
In mixed form: 367/70
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