Add 7/4 and 15/42
1st number: 1 3/4, 2nd number: 15/42
7/4 + 15/42 is 59/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 42 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 21 = 84,
7/4 = 7 × 21/4 × 21 = 147/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 2 = 84,
15/42 = 15 × 2/42 × 2 = 30/84 - Add the two like fractions:
147/84 + 30/84 = 147 + 30/84 = 177/84 - 177/84 simplified gives 59/28
- So, 7/4 + 15/42 = 59/28
In mixed form: 23/28
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