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Add 8/15 and 15/42

8/15 + 15/42 is 187/210.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
    8/15 = 8 × 14/15 × 14 = 112/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
    15/42 = 15 × 5/42 × 5 = 75/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    112/210 + 75/210 = 112 + 75/210 = 187/210
  5. So, 8/15 + 15/42 = 187/210

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