Add 42/4 and 8/60
1st number: 10 2/4, 2nd number: 8/60
42/4 + 8/60 is 319/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
42/4 = 42 × 15/4 × 15 = 630/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
8/60 = 8 × 1/60 × 1 = 8/60 - Add the two like fractions:
630/60 + 8/60 = 630 + 8/60 = 638/60 - 638/60 simplified gives 319/30
- So, 42/4 + 8/60 = 319/30
In mixed form: 1019/30
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