Add 14/15 and 4/42
14/15 + 4/42 is 36/35.
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,
14/15 = 14 × 14/15 × 14 = 196/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
4/42 = 4 × 5/42 × 5 = 20/210 - Add the two like fractions:
196/210 + 20/210 = 196 + 20/210 = 216/210 - 216/210 simplified gives 36/35
- So, 14/15 + 4/42 = 36/35
In mixed form: 11/35
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