Add 48/5 and 15/42, Solve 9 3/5 + 15/42 as a fraction

Add 48/5 and 15/42

1^st number: 9 3/5, 2^nd number: 15/42

48/5 + 15/42 is 697/70.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 42 is 210

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 42 = 210,
48/5 = 48 × 42/5 × 42 = 2016/210
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
15/42 = 15 × 5/42 × 5 = 75/210
Add the two like fractions:
2016/210 + 75/210 = 2016 + 75/210 = 2091/210
2091/210 simplified gives 697/70
So, 48/5 + 15/42 = 697/70
In mixed form: 967/70

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