Add 42/8 and 3/15
1st number: 5 2/8, 2nd number: 3/15
42/8 + 3/15 is 109/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 15 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
42/8 = 42 × 15/8 × 15 = 630/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
3/15 = 3 × 8/15 × 8 = 24/120 - Add the two like fractions:
630/120 + 24/120 = 630 + 24/120 = 654/120 - 654/120 simplified gives 109/20
- So, 42/8 + 3/15 = 109/20
In mixed form: 59/20
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