Add 42/2 and 4/15
1st number: 21 0/2, 2nd number: 4/15
42/2 + 4/15 is 319/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 15 = 30,
42/2 = 42 × 15/2 × 15 = 630/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
4/15 = 4 × 2/15 × 2 = 8/30 - Add the two like fractions:
630/30 + 8/30 = 630 + 8/30 = 638/30 - 638/30 simplified gives 319/15
- So, 42/2 + 4/15 = 319/15
In mixed form: 214/15
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