Add 5/42 and 1/15
5/42 + 1/15 is 13/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 15 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
5/42 = 5 × 5/42 × 5 = 25/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
1/15 = 1 × 14/15 × 14 = 14/210 - Add the two like fractions:
25/210 + 14/210 = 25 + 14/210 = 39/210 - 39/210 simplified gives 13/70
- So, 5/42 + 1/15 = 13/70
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