Add 56/42 and 2/15, Solve 1 14/42 + 2/15 as a fraction

Add 56/42 and 2/15

1^st number: 1 14/42, 2^nd number: 2/15

56/42 + 2/15 is 22/15.

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,
56/42 = 56 × 5/42 × 5 = 280/210
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
2/15 = 2 × 14/15 × 14 = 28/210
Add the two like fractions:
280/210 + 28/210 = 280 + 28/210 = 308/210
308/210 simplified gives 22/15
So, 56/42 + 2/15 = 22/15
In mixed form: 17/15

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