Add 15/42 and 36/8, Solve 15/42 + 4 4/8 as a fraction

Add 15/42 and 36/8

1^st number: 15/42, 2^nd number: 4 4/8

15/42 + 36/8 is 34/7.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 8 is 168

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
15/42 = 15 × 4/42 × 4 = 60/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
36/8 = 36 × 21/8 × 21 = 756/168
Add the two like fractions:
60/168 + 756/168 = 60 + 756/168 = 816/168
816/168 simplified gives 34/7
So, 15/42 + 36/8 = 34/7
In mixed form: 46/7

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