Add 30/6 and 42/60
1st number: 5 0/6, 2nd number: 42/60
30/6 + 42/60 is 57/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 10 = 60,
30/6 = 30 × 10/6 × 10 = 300/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
42/60 = 42 × 1/60 × 1 = 42/60 - Add the two like fractions:
300/60 + 42/60 = 300 + 42/60 = 342/60 - 342/60 simplified gives 57/10
- So, 30/6 + 42/60 = 57/10
In mixed form: 57/10
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