Add 32/42 and 5/15
32/42 + 5/15 is 23/21.
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,
32/42 = 32 × 5/42 × 5 = 160/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
5/15 = 5 × 14/15 × 14 = 70/210 - Add the two like fractions:
160/210 + 70/210 = 160 + 70/210 = 230/210 - 230/210 simplified gives 23/21
- So, 32/42 + 5/15 = 23/21
In mixed form: 12/21
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