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Add 4/15 and 2/42

4/15 + 2/42 is 11/35.

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,
    4/15 = 4 × 14/15 × 14 = 56/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
    2/42 = 2 × 5/42 × 5 = 10/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    56/210 + 10/210 = 56 + 10/210 = 66/210
  5. 66/210 simplified gives 11/35
  6. So, 4/15 + 2/42 = 11/35

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