Add 42/24 and 4/60
1st number: 1 18/24, 2nd number: 4/60
42/24 + 4/60 is 109/60.
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,
4/60 = 4 × 2/60 × 2 = 8/120 - Add the two like fractions:
210/120 + 8/120 = 210 + 8/120 = 218/120 - 218/120 simplified gives 109/60
- So, 42/24 + 4/60 = 109/60
In mixed form: 149/60
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