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Add 15/42 and 12/14

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

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 42 and 14 is 42

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
    15/42 = 15 × 1/42 × 1 = 15/42
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
    12/14 = 12 × 3/14 × 3 = 36/42
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    15/42 + 36/42 = 15 + 36/42 = 51/42
  5. 51/42 simplified gives 17/14
  6. So, 15/42 + 12/14 = 17/14
    In mixed form: 13/14

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