Add 42/6 and 15/28
1st number: 7 0/6, 2nd number: 15/28
42/6 + 15/28 is 211/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 28 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 14 = 84,
42/6 = 42 × 14/6 × 14 = 588/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
15/28 = 15 × 3/28 × 3 = 45/84 - Add the two like fractions:
588/84 + 45/84 = 588 + 45/84 = 633/84 - 633/84 simplified gives 211/28
- So, 42/6 + 15/28 = 211/28
In mixed form: 715/28
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