Add 12/60 and 16/42
12/60 + 16/42 is 61/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 42 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
12/60 = 12 × 7/60 × 7 = 84/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 10 = 420,
16/42 = 16 × 10/42 × 10 = 160/420 - Add the two like fractions:
84/420 + 160/420 = 84 + 160/420 = 244/420 - 244/420 simplified gives 61/105
- So, 12/60 + 16/42 = 61/105
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