Add 42/15 and 32/9
1st number: 2 12/15, 2nd number: 3 5/9
42/15 + 32/9 is 286/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 9 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
42/15 = 42 × 3/15 × 3 = 126/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
32/9 = 32 × 5/9 × 5 = 160/45 - Add the two like fractions:
126/45 + 160/45 = 126 + 160/45 = 286/45 - So, 42/15 + 32/9 = 286/45
In mixed form: 616/45
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