Add 15/42 and 8/60, Solve 15/42 + 8/60 as a fraction

Add 15/42 and 8/60

15/42 + 8/60 is 103/210.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 60 is 420

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 10 = 420,
15/42 = 15 × 10/42 × 10 = 150/420
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
8/60 = 8 × 7/60 × 7 = 56/420
Add the two like fractions:
150/420 + 56/420 = 150 + 56/420 = 206/420
206/420 simplified gives 103/210
So, 15/42 + 8/60 = 103/210

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