Add 42/2 and 16/15
1st number: 21 0/2, 2nd number: 1 1/15
42/2 + 16/15 is 331/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 15 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 15 = 30,
42/2 = 42 × 15/2 × 15 = 630/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
16/15 = 16 × 2/15 × 2 = 32/30 - Add the two like fractions:
630/30 + 32/30 = 630 + 32/30 = 662/30 - 662/30 simplified gives 331/15
- So, 42/2 + 16/15 = 331/15
In mixed form: 221/15
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