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Add 42/15 and 63/14

1st number: 2 12/15, 2nd number: 4 7/14

42/15 + 63/14 is 73/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 14 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
    42/15 = 42 × 14/15 × 14 = 588/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 15 = 210,
    63/14 = 63 × 15/14 × 15 = 945/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    588/210 + 945/210 = 588 + 945/210 = 1533/210
  5. 1533/210 simplified gives 73/10
  6. So, 42/15 + 63/14 = 73/10
    In mixed form: 73/10

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