Add 32/42 and 14/60
32/42 + 14/60 is 209/210.
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,
32/42 = 32 × 10/42 × 10 = 320/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
14/60 = 14 × 7/60 × 7 = 98/420 - Add the two like fractions:
320/420 + 98/420 = 320 + 98/420 = 418/420 - 418/420 simplified gives 209/210
- So, 32/42 + 14/60 = 209/210
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