Add 15/3 and 10/42
1st number: 5 0/3, 2nd number: 10/42
153 + 1042 is 11021.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 42 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 14 = 42,
153 = 15 × 143 × 14 = 21042 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
1042 = 10 × 142 × 1 = 1042 - Add the two like fractions:
21042 + 1042 = 210 + 1042 = 22042 - 220/42 simplified gives 11021
- So, 15/3 + 10/42 = 110/21
In mixed form: 5521
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