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Add 42/10 and 15/3

1st number: 4 2/10, 2nd number: 5 0/3

42/10 + 15/3 is 46/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 3 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
    42/10 = 42 × 3/10 × 3 = 126/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 10 = 30,
    15/3 = 15 × 10/3 × 10 = 150/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    126/30 + 150/30 = 126 + 150/30 = 276/30
  5. 276/30 simplified gives 46/5
  6. So, 42/10 + 15/3 = 46/5
    In mixed form: 91/5

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