Add 8/15 and 1/42
8/15 + 1/42 is 39/70.
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,
8/15 = 8 × 14/15 × 14 = 112/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
1/42 = 1 × 5/42 × 5 = 5/210 - Add the two like fractions:
112/210 + 5/210 = 112 + 5/210 = 117/210 - 117/210 simplified gives 39/70
- So, 8/15 + 1/42 = 39/70
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