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Add 32/15 and 3/42

1st number: 2 2/15, 2nd number: 3/42

32/15 + 3/42 is 463/210.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
    32/15 = 32 × 14/15 × 14 = 448/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
    3/42 = 3 × 5/42 × 5 = 15/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    448/210 + 15/210 = 448 + 15/210 = 463/210
  5. So, 32/15 + 3/42 = 463/210
    In mixed form: 243/210

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