Add 2/15 and 16/42
2/15 + 16/42 is 18/35.
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,
2/15 = 2 × 14/15 × 14 = 28/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
16/42 = 16 × 5/42 × 5 = 80/210 - Add the two like fractions:
28/210 + 80/210 = 28 + 80/210 = 108/210 - 108/210 simplified gives 18/35
- So, 2/15 + 16/42 = 18/35
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