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Add 42/15 and 49/5

1st number: 2 12/15, 2nd number: 9 4/5

42/15 + 49/5 is 63/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 5 is 15

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 15
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 1 = 15,
    42/15 = 42 × 1/15 × 1 = 42/15
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 3 = 15,
    49/5 = 49 × 3/5 × 3 = 147/15
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    42/15 + 147/15 = 42 + 147/15 = 189/15
  5. 189/15 simplified gives 63/5
  6. So, 42/15 + 49/5 = 63/5
    In mixed form: 123/5

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