Add 6/15 and 10/42
6/15 + 10/42 is 67/105.
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,
6/15 = 6 × 14/15 × 14 = 84/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
10/42 = 10 × 5/42 × 5 = 50/210 - Add the two like fractions:
84/210 + 50/210 = 84 + 50/210 = 134/210 - 134/210 simplified gives 67/105
- So, 6/15 + 10/42 = 67/105
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