Add 42/6 and 3/15
1st number: 7 0/6, 2nd number: 3/15
42/6 + 3/15 is 36/5.
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,
3/15 = 3 × 2/15 × 2 = 6/30 - Add the two like fractions:
210/30 + 6/30 = 210 + 6/30 = 216/30 - 216/30 simplified gives 36/5
- So, 42/6 + 3/15 = 36/5
In mixed form: 71/5
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