Add 15/60 and 3/42
15/60 + 3/42 is 9/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 42 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
15/60 = 15 × 7/60 × 7 = 105/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 10 = 420,
3/42 = 3 × 10/42 × 10 = 30/420 - Add the two like fractions:
105/420 + 30/420 = 105 + 30/420 = 135/420 - 135/420 simplified gives 9/28
- So, 15/60 + 3/42 = 9/28
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