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Add 15/42 and 10/4

1st number: 15/42, 2nd number: 2 2/4

15/42 + 10/4 is 20/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 42 and 4 is 84

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 2 = 84,
    15/42 = 15 × 2/42 × 2 = 30/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 21 = 84,
    10/4 = 10 × 21/4 × 21 = 210/84
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    30/84 + 210/84 = 30 + 210/84 = 240/84
  5. 240/84 simplified gives 20/7
  6. So, 15/42 + 10/4 = 20/7
    In mixed form: 26/7

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