Add 42/10 and 7/60
1st number: 4 2/10, 2nd number: 7/60
42/10 + 7/60 is 259/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 6 = 60,
42/10 = 42 × 6/10 × 6 = 252/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
7/60 = 7 × 1/60 × 1 = 7/60 - Add the two like fractions:
252/60 + 7/60 = 252 + 7/60 = 259/60 - So, 42/10 + 7/60 = 259/60
In mixed form: 419/60
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