242/3 plus 279/5

242/3 + 279/5
=
2047 15
Mixed Number: 136 7/15
Decimal: 136.466667
Percentage: 13646.67%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Find LCM of denominators
    LCM(3, 5) = 15
  2. 2
    Convert to common denominator
    242/3 = 1210/15    279/5 = 837/15
  3. 3
    Add numerators
    1210 + 837 = 2047/15
  4. 4
    Simplify
    2047/15 = 2047/15

How to Add Fractions

To add fractions, you need a common denominator. Find the Least Common Multiple (LCM) of both denominators, convert each fraction, then add the numerators. Finally, simplify the result by dividing both numerator and denominator by their GCD.

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