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Add 42/18 and 63/60

1st number: 2 6/18, 2nd number: 1 3/60

42/18 + 63/60 is 203/60.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 60 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
    42/18 = 42 × 10/18 × 10 = 420/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
    63/60 = 63 × 3/60 × 3 = 189/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    420/180 + 189/180 = 420 + 189/180 = 609/180
  5. 609/180 simplified gives 203/60
  6. So, 42/18 + 63/60 = 203/60
    In mixed form: 323/60

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