Add 15/10 and 9/42
1st number: 1 5/10, 2nd number: 9/42
15/10 + 9/42 is 12/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
9/42 = 9 × 5/42 × 5 = 45/210 - Add the two like fractions:
315/210 + 45/210 = 315 + 45/210 = 360/210 - 360/210 simplified gives 12/7
- So, 15/10 + 9/42 = 12/7
In mixed form: 15/7
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