Add 5/15 and 9/42
5/15 + 9/42 is 23/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 42 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
5/15 = 5 × 14/15 × 14 = 70/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
9/42 = 9 × 5/42 × 5 = 45/210 - Add the two like fractions:
70/210 + 45/210 = 70 + 45/210 = 115/210 - 115/210 simplified gives 23/42
- So, 5/15 + 9/42 = 23/42
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