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Add 4/15 and 42/7

1st number: 4/15, 2nd number: 6 0/7

4/15 + 42/7 is 94/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 7 is 105

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 7 = 105,
    4/15 = 4 × 7/15 × 7 = 28/105
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 15 = 105,
    42/7 = 42 × 15/7 × 15 = 630/105
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    28/105 + 630/105 = 28 + 630/105 = 658/105
  5. 658/105 simplified gives 94/15
  6. So, 4/15 + 42/7 = 94/15
    In mixed form: 64/15

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