Add 42/15 and 49/35
1st number: 2 12/15, 2nd number: 1 14/35
42/15 + 49/35 is 21/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 35 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 35 × 3 = 105,
49/35 = 49 × 3/35 × 3 = 147/105 - Add the two like fractions:
294/105 + 147/105 = 294 + 147/105 = 441/105 - 441/105 simplified gives 21/5
- So, 42/15 + 49/35 = 21/5
In mixed form: 41/5
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