Add 42/15 and 36/42
1st number: 2 12/15, 2nd number: 36/42
42/15 + 36/42 is 128/35.
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,
36/42 = 36 × 5/42 × 5 = 180/210 - Add the two like fractions:
588/210 + 180/210 = 588 + 180/210 = 768/210 - 768/210 simplified gives 128/35
- So, 42/15 + 36/42 = 128/35
In mixed form: 323/35
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