Add 42/15 and 25/4
1st number: 2 12/15, 2nd number: 6 1/4
42/15 + 25/4 is 181/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 4 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
42/15 = 42 × 4/15 × 4 = 168/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
25/4 = 25 × 15/4 × 15 = 375/60 - Add the two like fractions:
168/60 + 375/60 = 168 + 375/60 = 543/60 - 543/60 simplified gives 181/20
- So, 42/15 + 25/4 = 181/20
In mixed form: 91/20
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