Add 8/15 and 15/42
8/15 + 15/42 is 187/210.
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,
15/42 = 15 × 5/42 × 5 = 75/210 - Add the two like fractions:
112/210 + 75/210 = 112 + 75/210 = 187/210 - So, 8/15 + 15/42 = 187/210
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