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Add 15/6 and 36/42

1st number: 2 3/6, 2nd number: 36/42

15/6 + 36/42 is 47/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 42 is 42

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
    15/6 = 15 × 7/6 × 7 = 105/42
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
    36/42 = 36 × 1/42 × 1 = 36/42
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    105/42 + 36/42 = 105 + 36/42 = 141/42
  5. 141/42 simplified gives 47/14
  6. So, 15/6 + 36/42 = 47/14
    In mixed form: 35/14

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