Add 10/4 and 42/60
1st number: 2 2/4, 2nd number: 42/60
10/4 + 42/60 is 16/5.
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,
10/4 = 10 × 15/4 × 15 = 150/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
42/60 = 42 × 1/60 × 1 = 42/60 - Add the two like fractions:
150/60 + 42/60 = 150 + 42/60 = 192/60 - 192/60 simplified gives 16/5
- So, 10/4 + 42/60 = 16/5
In mixed form: 31/5
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