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Add 40/2 and 42/15

1st number: 20 0/2, 2nd number: 2 12/15

40/2 + 42/15 is 114/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 15 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 15 = 30,
    40/2 = 40 × 15/2 × 15 = 600/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
    42/15 = 42 × 2/15 × 2 = 84/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    600/30 + 84/30 = 600 + 84/30 = 684/30
  5. 684/30 simplified gives 114/5
  6. So, 40/2 + 42/15 = 114/5
    In mixed form: 224/5

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