Add 1/12 and 42/60
1/12 + 42/60 is 47/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
1/12 = 1 × 5/12 × 5 = 5/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
42/60 = 42 × 1/60 × 1 = 42/60 - Add the two like fractions:
5/60 + 42/60 = 5 + 42/60 = 47/60 - So, 1/12 + 42/60 = 47/60
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