Add 6/15 and 7/42
6/15 + 7/42 is 17/30.
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,
7/42 = 7 × 5/42 × 5 = 35/210 - Add the two like fractions:
84/210 + 35/210 = 84 + 35/210 = 119/210 - 119/210 simplified gives 17/30
- So, 6/15 + 7/42 = 17/30
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