Add 12/15 and 3/42
12/15 + 3/42 is 61/70.
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,
12/15 = 12 × 14/15 × 14 = 168/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
3/42 = 3 × 5/42 × 5 = 15/210 - Add the two like fractions:
168/210 + 15/210 = 168 + 15/210 = 183/210 - 183/210 simplified gives 61/70
- So, 12/15 + 3/42 = 61/70
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