Add 1/42 and 20/15
1st number: 1/42, 2nd number: 1 5/15
1/42 + 20/15 is 19/14.
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,
1/42 = 1 × 5/42 × 5 = 5/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
20/15 = 20 × 14/15 × 14 = 280/210 - Add the two like fractions:
5/210 + 280/210 = 5 + 280/210 = 285/210 - 285/210 simplified gives 19/14
- So, 1/42 + 20/15 = 19/14
In mixed form: 15/14
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