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Add 42/14 and 54/60

1st number: 3 0/14, 2nd number: 54/60

42/14 + 54/60 is 39/10.

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,
    54/60 = 54 × 7/60 × 7 = 378/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1260/420 + 378/420 = 1260 + 378/420 = 1638/420
  5. 1638/420 simplified gives 39/10
  6. So, 42/14 + 54/60 = 39/10
    In mixed form: 39/10

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