Add 42/4 and 12/15
1st number: 10 2/4, 2nd number: 12/15
42/4 + 12/15 is 113/10.
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,
12/15 = 12 × 4/15 × 4 = 48/60 - Add the two like fractions:
630/60 + 48/60 = 630 + 48/60 = 678/60 - 678/60 simplified gives 113/10
- So, 42/4 + 12/15 = 113/10
In mixed form: 113/10
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