Add 42/15 and 48/36
1st number: 2 12/15, 2nd number: 1 12/36
42/15 + 48/36 is 62/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 12 = 180,
42/15 = 42 × 12/15 × 12 = 504/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
48/36 = 48 × 5/36 × 5 = 240/180 - Add the two like fractions:
504/180 + 240/180 = 504 + 240/180 = 744/180 - 744/180 simplified gives 62/15
- So, 42/15 + 48/36 = 62/15
In mixed form: 42/15
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