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Add 42/14 and 5/60

1st number: 3 0/14, 2nd number: 5/60

42/14 + 5/60 is 37/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 60 is 420

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 30 = 420,
    42/14 = 42 × 30/14 × 30 = 1260/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
    5/60 = 5 × 7/60 × 7 = 35/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1260/420 + 35/420 = 1260 + 35/420 = 1295/420
  5. 1295/420 simplified gives 37/12
  6. So, 42/14 + 5/60 = 37/12
    In mixed form: 31/12

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