Add 15/10 and 10/42, Solve 1 5/10 + 10/42 as a fraction

Add 15/10 and 10/42

1^st number: 1 5/10, 2^nd number: 10/42

15/10 + 10/42 is 73/42.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 42 is 210

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 21 = 210,
15/10 = 15 × 21/10 × 21 = 315/210
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
10/42 = 10 × 5/42 × 5 = 50/210
Add the two like fractions:
315/210 + 50/210 = 315 + 50/210 = 365/210
365/210 simplified gives 73/42
So, 15/10 + 10/42 = 73/42
In mixed form: 131/42

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