Add 96/42 and 1/15, Solve 2 12/42 + 1/15 as a fraction

Add 96/42 and 1/15

1^st number: 2 12/42, 2^nd number: 1/15

96/42 + 1/15 is 247/105.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 15 is 210

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
96/42 = 96 × 5/42 × 5 = 480/210
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
1/15 = 1 × 14/15 × 14 = 14/210
Add the two like fractions:
480/210 + 14/210 = 480 + 14/210 = 494/210
494/210 simplified gives 247/105
So, 96/42 + 1/15 = 247/105
In mixed form: 237/105

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