Add 42/6 and 20/15
1st number: 7 0/6, 2nd number: 1 5/15
42/6 + 20/15 is 25/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 15 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
42/6 = 42 × 5/6 × 5 = 210/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
20/15 = 20 × 2/15 × 2 = 40/30 - Add the two like fractions:
210/30 + 40/30 = 210 + 40/30 = 250/30 - 250/30 simplified gives 25/3
- So, 42/6 + 20/15 = 25/3
In mixed form: 81/3
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