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Add 42/15 and 21/56

1st number: 2 12/15, 2nd number: 21/56

42/15 + 21/56 is 127/40.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 56 is 840

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 56 = 840,
    42/15 = 42 × 56/15 × 56 = 2352/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
    21/56 = 21 × 15/56 × 15 = 315/840
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2352/840 + 315/840 = 2352 + 315/840 = 2667/840
  5. 2667/840 simplified gives 127/40
  6. So, 42/15 + 21/56 = 127/40
    In mixed form: 37/40

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