Add 35/42 and 50/60
35/42 + 50/60 is 5/3.
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,
35/42 = 35 × 10/42 × 10 = 350/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
50/60 = 50 × 7/60 × 7 = 350/420 - Add the two like fractions:
350/420 + 350/420 = 350 + 350/420 = 700/420 - 700/420 simplified gives 5/3
- So, 35/42 + 50/60 = 5/3
In mixed form: 12/3
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