Add 42/4 and 1/15
1st number: 10 2/4, 2nd number: 1/15
42/4 + 1/15 is 317/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 15 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
42/4 = 42 × 15/4 × 15 = 630/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
1/15 = 1 × 4/15 × 4 = 4/60 - Add the two like fractions:
630/60 + 4/60 = 630 + 4/60 = 634/60 - 634/60 simplified gives 317/30
- So, 42/4 + 1/15 = 317/30
In mixed form: 1017/30
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