Add 21/42 and 6/15
21/42 + 6/15 is 9/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 15 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
21/42 = 21 × 5/42 × 5 = 105/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
6/15 = 6 × 14/15 × 14 = 84/210 - Add the two like fractions:
105/210 + 84/210 = 105 + 84/210 = 189/210 - 189/210 simplified gives 9/10
- So, 21/42 + 6/15 = 9/10
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