Add 15/42 and 2/12
15/42 + 2/12 is 11/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 12 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 2 = 84,
15/42 = 15 × 2/42 × 2 = 30/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
2/12 = 2 × 7/12 × 7 = 14/84 - Add the two like fractions:
30/84 + 14/84 = 30 + 14/84 = 44/84 - 44/84 simplified gives 11/21
- So, 15/42 + 2/12 = 11/21
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