Add 42/6 and 9/15
1st number: 7 0/6, 2nd number: 9/15
42/6 + 9/15 is 38/5.
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,
9/15 = 9 × 2/15 × 2 = 18/30 - Add the two like fractions:
210/30 + 18/30 = 210 + 18/30 = 228/30 - 228/30 simplified gives 38/5
- So, 42/6 + 9/15 = 38/5
In mixed form: 73/5
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