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Add 15/12 and 42/14

1st number: 1 3/12, 2nd number: 3 0/14

15/12 + 42/14 is 17/4.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 14 is 84

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
    15/12 = 15 × 7/12 × 7 = 105/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 6 = 84,
    42/14 = 42 × 6/14 × 6 = 252/84
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    105/84 + 252/84 = 105 + 252/84 = 357/84
  5. 357/84 simplified gives 17/4
  6. So, 15/12 + 42/14 = 17/4
    In mixed form: 41/4

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