Add 3/42 and 28/15
1st number: 3/42, 2nd number: 1 13/15
3/42 + 28/15 is 407/210.
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,
3/42 = 3 × 5/42 × 5 = 15/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
28/15 = 28 × 14/15 × 14 = 392/210 - Add the two like fractions:
15/210 + 392/210 = 15 + 392/210 = 407/210 - So, 3/42 + 28/15 = 407/210
In mixed form: 1197/210
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