Add 6/42 and 15/30
6/42 + 15/30 is 9/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 30 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
6/42 = 6 × 5/42 × 5 = 30/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
15/30 = 15 × 7/30 × 7 = 105/210 - Add the two like fractions:
30/210 + 105/210 = 30 + 105/210 = 135/210 - 135/210 simplified gives 9/14
- So, 6/42 + 15/30 = 9/14
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