Add 42/20 and 1/15
1st number: 2 2/20, 2nd number: 1/15
42/20 + 1/15 is 13/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 15 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
42/20 = 42 × 3/20 × 3 = 126/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
1/15 = 1 × 4/15 × 4 = 4/60 - Add the two like fractions:
126/60 + 4/60 = 126 + 4/60 = 130/60 - 130/60 simplified gives 13/6
- So, 42/20 + 1/15 = 13/6
In mixed form: 21/6
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