Add 12/15 and 8/42
12/15 + 8/42 is 104/105.
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,
8/42 = 8 × 5/42 × 5 = 40/210 - Add the two like fractions:
168/210 + 40/210 = 168 + 40/210 = 208/210 - 208/210 simplified gives 104/105
- So, 12/15 + 8/42 = 104/105
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