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Add 42/10 and 3/15

1st number: 4 2/10, 2nd number: 3/15

42/10 + 3/15 is 22/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 15 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 15 × 2 = 30,
    3/15 = 3 × 2/15 × 2 = 6/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    126/30 + 6/30 = 126 + 6/30 = 132/30
  5. 132/30 simplified gives 22/5
  6. So, 42/10 + 3/15 = 22/5
    In mixed form: 42/5

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