Add 15/42 and 3/30
15/42 + 3/30 is 16/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 30 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 30 × 7 = 210,
3/30 = 3 × 7/30 × 7 = 21/210 - Add the two like fractions:
75/210 + 21/210 = 75 + 21/210 = 96/210 - 96/210 simplified gives 16/35
- So, 15/42 + 3/30 = 16/35
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