Add 42/16 and 63/60
1st number: 2 10/16, 2nd number: 1 3/60
42/16 + 63/60 is 147/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 60 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
42/16 = 42 × 15/16 × 15 = 630/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
63/60 = 63 × 4/60 × 4 = 252/240 - Add the two like fractions:
630/240 + 252/240 = 630 + 252/240 = 882/240 - 882/240 simplified gives 147/40
- So, 42/16 + 63/60 = 147/40
In mixed form: 327/40
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