Add 42/15 and 7/20
1st number: 2 12/15, 2nd number: 7/20
42/15 + 7/20 is 63/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 20 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
42/15 = 42 × 4/15 × 4 = 168/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
7/20 = 7 × 3/20 × 3 = 21/60 - Add the two like fractions:
168/60 + 21/60 = 168 + 21/60 = 189/60 - 189/60 simplified gives 63/20
- So, 42/15 + 7/20 = 63/20
In mixed form: 33/20
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