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Add 42/10 and 3/60

1st number: 4 2/10, 2nd number: 3/60

42/10 + 3/60 is 17/4.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 60 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 6 = 60,
    42/10 = 42 × 6/10 × 6 = 252/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
    3/60 = 3 × 1/60 × 1 = 3/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    252/60 + 3/60 = 252 + 3/60 = 255/60
  5. 255/60 simplified gives 17/4
  6. So, 42/10 + 3/60 = 17/4
    In mixed form: 41/4

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