Add 15/4 and 28/42
1st number: 3 3/4, 2nd number: 28/42
15/4 + 28/42 is 53/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 42 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 21 = 84,
15/4 = 15 × 21/4 × 21 = 315/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 2 = 84,
28/42 = 28 × 2/42 × 2 = 56/84 - Add the two like fractions:
315/84 + 56/84 = 315 + 56/84 = 371/84 - 371/84 simplified gives 53/12
- So, 15/4 + 28/42 = 53/12
In mixed form: 45/12
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