Add 42/12 and 70/60
1st number: 3 6/12, 2nd number: 1 10/60
42/12 + 70/60 is 14/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
42/12 = 42 × 5/12 × 5 = 210/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
70/60 = 70 × 1/60 × 1 = 70/60 - Add the two like fractions:
210/60 + 70/60 = 210 + 70/60 = 280/60 - 280/60 simplified gives 14/3
- So, 42/12 + 70/60 = 14/3
In mixed form: 42/3
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