Add 5/15 and 36/42
5/15 + 36/42 is 25/21.
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,
5/15 = 5 × 14/15 × 14 = 70/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
36/42 = 36 × 5/42 × 5 = 180/210 - Add the two like fractions:
70/210 + 180/210 = 70 + 180/210 = 250/210 - 250/210 simplified gives 25/21
- So, 5/15 + 36/42 = 25/21
In mixed form: 14/21
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