Add 60/5 and 9/42
1st number: 12 0/5, 2nd number: 9/42
60/5 + 9/42 is 171/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 42 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 42 = 210,
60/5 = 60 × 42/5 × 42 = 2520/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
9/42 = 9 × 5/42 × 5 = 45/210 - Add the two like fractions:
2520/210 + 45/210 = 2520 + 45/210 = 2565/210 - 2565/210 simplified gives 171/14
- So, 60/5 + 9/42 = 171/14
In mixed form: 123/14
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