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Add 1/6 and 42/60

1/6 + 42/60 is 13/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 60 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 10 = 60,
    1/6 = 1 × 10/6 × 10 = 10/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
    42/60 = 42 × 1/60 × 1 = 42/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    10/60 + 42/60 = 10 + 42/60 = 52/60
  5. 52/60 simplified gives 13/15
  6. So, 1/6 + 42/60 = 13/15

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