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Add 42/2 and 36/15

1st number: 21 0/2, 2nd number: 2 6/15

42/2 + 36/15 is 117/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 15 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 15 = 30,
    42/2 = 42 × 15/2 × 15 = 630/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
    36/15 = 36 × 2/15 × 2 = 72/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    630/30 + 72/30 = 630 + 72/30 = 702/30
  5. 702/30 simplified gives 117/5
  6. So, 42/2 + 36/15 = 117/5
    In mixed form: 232/5

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