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Add 10/42 and 56/60

10/42 + 56/60 is 41/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 42 and 60 is 420

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 10 = 420,
    10/42 = 10 × 10/42 × 10 = 100/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
    56/60 = 56 × 7/60 × 7 = 392/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    100/420 + 392/420 = 100 + 392/420 = 492/420
  5. 492/420 simplified gives 41/35
  6. So, 10/42 + 56/60 = 41/35
    In mixed form: 16/35

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