Add 42/15 and 4/8, Solve 2 12/15 + 4/8 as a fraction

Add 42/15 and 4/8

1^st number: 2 12/15, 2^nd number: 4/8

42/15 + 4/8 is 33/10.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 8 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 8 × 15 = 120,
4/8 = 4 × 15/8 × 15 = 60/120
Add the two like fractions:
336/120 + 60/120 = 336 + 60/120 = 396/120
396/120 simplified gives 33/10
So, 42/15 + 4/8 = 33/10
In mixed form: 33/10

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