Add 15/60 and 5/42
15/60 + 5/42 is 31/84.
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,
5/42 = 5 × 10/42 × 10 = 50/420 - Add the two like fractions:
105/420 + 50/420 = 105 + 50/420 = 155/420 - 155/420 simplified gives 31/84
- So, 15/60 + 5/42 = 31/84
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