Add 15/42 and 1/5
15/42 + 1/5 is 39/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 5 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
15/42 = 15 × 5/42 × 5 = 75/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 42 = 210,
1/5 = 1 × 42/5 × 42 = 42/210 - Add the two like fractions:
75/210 + 42/210 = 75 + 42/210 = 117/210 - 117/210 simplified gives 39/70
- So, 15/42 + 1/5 = 39/70
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