Add 15/42 and 35/49
15/42 + 35/49 is 15/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 49 is 294
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 7 = 294,
15/42 = 15 × 7/42 × 7 = 105/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 6 = 294,
35/49 = 35 × 6/49 × 6 = 210/294 - Add the two like fractions:
105/294 + 210/294 = 105 + 210/294 = 315/294 - 315/294 simplified gives 15/14
- So, 15/42 + 35/49 = 15/14
In mixed form: 11/14
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