Add 3/60 and 10/42
3/60 + 10/42 is 121/420.
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,
3/60 = 3 × 7/60 × 7 = 21/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 10 = 420,
10/42 = 10 × 10/42 × 10 = 100/420 - Add the two like fractions:
21/420 + 100/420 = 21 + 100/420 = 121/420 - So, 3/60 + 10/42 = 121/420
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