Add 2/15 and 42/7, Solve 2/15 + 6 0/7 as a fraction

Add 2/15 and 42/7

1^st number: 2/15, 2^nd number: 6 0/7

2/15 + 42/7 is 92/15.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 7 is 105

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105
For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 7 = 105,
2/15 = 2 × 7/15 × 7 = 14/105
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 15 = 105,
42/7 = 42 × 15/7 × 15 = 630/105
Add the two like fractions:
14/105 + 630/105 = 14 + 630/105 = 644/105
644/105 simplified gives 92/15
So, 2/15 + 42/7 = 92/15
In mixed form: 62/15

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