Add 42/9 and 7/15
1st number: 4 6/9, 2nd number: 7/15
42/9 + 7/15 is 77/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 15 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
42/9 = 42 × 5/9 × 5 = 210/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
7/15 = 7 × 3/15 × 3 = 21/45 - Add the two like fractions:
210/45 + 21/45 = 210 + 21/45 = 231/45 - 231/45 simplified gives 77/15
- So, 42/9 + 7/15 = 77/15
In mixed form: 52/15
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