Add 42/10 and 60/28
1st number: 4 2/10, 2nd number: 2 4/28
42/10 + 60/28 is 222/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 28 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 14 = 140,
42/10 = 42 × 14/10 × 14 = 588/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
60/28 = 60 × 5/28 × 5 = 300/140 - Add the two like fractions:
588/140 + 300/140 = 588 + 300/140 = 888/140 - 888/140 simplified gives 222/35
- So, 42/10 + 60/28 = 222/35
In mixed form: 612/35
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