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Add 42/24 and 5/15

1st number: 1 18/24, 2nd number: 5/15

42/24 + 5/15 is 25/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 15 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
    42/24 = 42 × 5/24 × 5 = 210/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
    5/15 = 5 × 8/15 × 8 = 40/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    210/120 + 40/120 = 210 + 40/120 = 250/120
  5. 250/120 simplified gives 25/12
  6. So, 42/24 + 5/15 = 25/12
    In mixed form: 21/12

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