Add 3/12 and 42/60
3/12 + 42/60 is 19/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
3/12 = 3 × 5/12 × 5 = 15/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
42/60 = 42 × 1/60 × 1 = 42/60 - Add the two like fractions:
15/60 + 42/60 = 15 + 42/60 = 57/60 - 57/60 simplified gives 19/20
- So, 3/12 + 42/60 = 19/20
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