Add 42/24 and 1/60
1st number: 1 18/24, 2nd number: 1/60
42/24 + 1/60 is 53/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 60 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
42/24 = 42 × 5/24 × 5 = 210/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
1/60 = 1 × 2/60 × 2 = 2/120 - Add the two like fractions:
210/120 + 2/120 = 210 + 2/120 = 212/120 - 212/120 simplified gives 53/30
- So, 42/24 + 1/60 = 53/30
In mixed form: 123/30
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