Add 2/14 and 15/42
2/14 + 15/42 is 1/2.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 42 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
2/14 = 2 × 3/14 × 3 = 6/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
15/42 = 15 × 1/42 × 1 = 15/42 - Add the two like fractions:
6/42 + 15/42 = 6 + 15/42 = 21/42 - 21/42 simplified gives 1/2
- So, 2/14 + 15/42 = 1/2
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