Add 12/8 and 42/60
1st number: 1 4/8, 2nd number: 42/60
12/8 + 42/60 is 11/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 60 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
12/8 = 12 × 15/8 × 15 = 180/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
42/60 = 42 × 2/60 × 2 = 84/120 - Add the two like fractions:
180/120 + 84/120 = 180 + 84/120 = 264/120 - 264/120 simplified gives 11/5
- So, 12/8 + 42/60 = 11/5
In mixed form: 21/5
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