Add 20/15 and 40/42
1st number: 1 5/15, 2nd number: 40/42
20/15 + 40/42 is 16/7.
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,
20/15 = 20 × 14/15 × 14 = 280/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
40/42 = 40 × 5/42 × 5 = 200/210 - Add the two like fractions:
280/210 + 200/210 = 280 + 200/210 = 480/210 - 480/210 simplified gives 16/7
- So, 20/15 + 40/42 = 16/7
In mixed form: 22/7
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