Add 20/15 and 3/42
1st number: 1 5/15, 2nd number: 3/42
20/15 + 3/42 is 59/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 42 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
20/15 = 20 × 14/15 × 14 = 280/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
3/42 = 3 × 5/42 × 5 = 15/210 - Add the two like fractions:
280/210 + 15/210 = 280 + 15/210 = 295/210 - 295/210 simplified gives 59/42
- So, 20/15 + 3/42 = 59/42
In mixed form: 117/42
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