Add 42/15 and 16/40
1st number: 2 12/15, 2nd number: 16/40
42/15 + 16/40 is 16/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 40 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
42/15 = 42 × 8/15 × 8 = 336/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
16/40 = 16 × 3/40 × 3 = 48/120 - Add the two like fractions:
336/120 + 48/120 = 336 + 48/120 = 384/120 - 384/120 simplified gives 16/5
- So, 42/15 + 16/40 = 16/5
In mixed form: 31/5
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