Add 42/25 and 36/60
1st number: 1 17/25, 2nd number: 36/60
42/25 + 36/60 is 57/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 60 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
42/25 = 42 × 12/25 × 12 = 504/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
36/60 = 36 × 5/60 × 5 = 180/300 - Add the two like fractions:
504/300 + 180/300 = 504 + 180/300 = 684/300 - 684/300 simplified gives 57/25
- So, 42/25 + 36/60 = 57/25
In mixed form: 27/25
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