Add 42/15 and 70/9
1st number: 2 12/15, 2nd number: 7 7/9
42/15 + 70/9 is 476/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 9 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
42/15 = 42 × 3/15 × 3 = 126/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
70/9 = 70 × 5/9 × 5 = 350/45 - Add the two like fractions:
126/45 + 350/45 = 126 + 350/45 = 476/45 - So, 42/15 + 70/9 = 476/45
In mixed form: 1026/45
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