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Add 12/15 and 42/16

1st number: 12/15, 2nd number: 2 10/16

12/15 + 42/16 is 137/40.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 16 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 16 = 240,
    12/15 = 12 × 16/15 × 16 = 192/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
    42/16 = 42 × 15/16 × 15 = 630/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    192/240 + 630/240 = 192 + 630/240 = 822/240
  5. 822/240 simplified gives 137/40
  6. So, 12/15 + 42/16 = 137/40
    In mixed form: 317/40

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