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Add 4/15 and 42/8

1st number: 4/15, 2nd number: 5 2/8

4/15 + 42/8 is 331/60.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 8 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
    4/15 = 4 × 8/15 × 8 = 32/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
    42/8 = 42 × 15/8 × 15 = 630/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    32/120 + 630/120 = 32 + 630/120 = 662/120
  5. 662/120 simplified gives 331/60
  6. So, 4/15 + 42/8 = 331/60
    In mixed form: 531/60

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