Add 18/42 and 2/60
18/42 + 2/60 is 97/210.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 10 = 420,
18/42 = 18 × 10/42 × 10 = 180/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
2/60 = 2 × 7/60 × 7 = 14/420 - Add the two like fractions:
180/420 + 14/420 = 180 + 14/420 = 194/420 - 194/420 simplified gives 97/210
- So, 18/42 + 2/60 = 97/210
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