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Add 12/15 and 42/6

1st number: 12/15, 2nd number: 7 0/6

12/15 + 42/6 is 39/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 6 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
    12/15 = 12 × 2/15 × 2 = 24/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
    42/6 = 42 × 5/6 × 5 = 210/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    24/30 + 210/30 = 24 + 210/30 = 234/30
  5. 234/30 simplified gives 39/5
  6. So, 12/15 + 42/6 = 39/5
    In mixed form: 74/5

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