Answers

Solutions by everydaycalculation.com

Answers.everydaycalculation.com » Add fractions

Add 42/15 and 12/6

1st number: 2 12/15, 2nd number: 2 0/6

42/15 + 12/6 is 24/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 6 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
    42/15 = 42 × 2/15 × 2 = 84/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
    12/6 = 12 × 5/6 × 5 = 60/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    84/30 + 60/30 = 84 + 60/30 = 144/30
  5. 144/30 simplified gives 24/5
  6. So, 42/15 + 12/6 = 24/5
    In mixed form: 44/5

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related:

© everydaycalculation.com