Add 16/15 and 7/42
1st number: 1 1/15, 2nd number: 7/42
16/15 + 7/42 is 37/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 42 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
16/15 = 16 × 14/15 × 14 = 224/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
7/42 = 7 × 5/42 × 5 = 35/210 - Add the two like fractions:
224/210 + 35/210 = 224 + 35/210 = 259/210 - 259/210 simplified gives 37/30
- So, 16/15 + 7/42 = 37/30
In mixed form: 17/30
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