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Add 3/42 and 2/15

3/42 + 2/15 is 43/210.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
    3/42 = 3 × 5/42 × 5 = 15/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
    2/15 = 2 × 14/15 × 14 = 28/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    15/210 + 28/210 = 15 + 28/210 = 43/210
  5. So, 3/42 + 2/15 = 43/210

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