Add 42/15 and 48/21
1st number: 2 12/15, 2nd number: 2 6/21
42/15 + 48/21 is 178/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 21 is 105
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 7 = 105,
42/15 = 42 × 7/15 × 7 = 294/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 5 = 105,
48/21 = 48 × 5/21 × 5 = 240/105 - Add the two like fractions:
294/105 + 240/105 = 294 + 240/105 = 534/105 - 534/105 simplified gives 178/35
- So, 42/15 + 48/21 = 178/35
In mixed form: 53/35
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