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Add 80/4 and 42/15

1st number: 20 0/4, 2nd number: 2 12/15

80/4 + 42/15 is 114/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 15 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
    80/4 = 80 × 15/4 × 15 = 1200/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
    42/15 = 42 × 4/15 × 4 = 168/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1200/60 + 168/60 = 1200 + 168/60 = 1368/60
  5. 1368/60 simplified gives 114/5
  6. So, 80/4 + 42/15 = 114/5
    In mixed form: 224/5

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