Add 42/15 and 15/42
1st number: 2 12/15, 2nd number: 15/42
42/15 + 15/42 is 221/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 42 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
42/15 = 42 × 14/15 × 14 = 588/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
15/42 = 15 × 5/42 × 5 = 75/210 - Add the two like fractions:
588/210 + 75/210 = 588 + 75/210 = 663/210 - 663/210 simplified gives 221/70
- So, 42/15 + 15/42 = 221/70
In mixed form: 311/70
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