Add 45/42 and 2/15
1st number: 1 3/42, 2nd number: 2/15
45/42 + 2/15 is 253/210.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 15 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
45/42 = 45 × 5/42 × 5 = 225/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
2/15 = 2 × 14/15 × 14 = 28/210 - Add the two like fractions:
225/210 + 28/210 = 225 + 28/210 = 253/210 - So, 45/42 + 2/15 = 253/210
In mixed form: 143/210
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