Add 42/28 and 54/60
1st number: 1 14/28, 2nd number: 54/60
42/28 + 54/60 is 12/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 60 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 15 = 420,
42/28 = 42 × 15/28 × 15 = 630/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
54/60 = 54 × 7/60 × 7 = 378/420 - Add the two like fractions:
630/420 + 378/420 = 630 + 378/420 = 1008/420 - 1008/420 simplified gives 12/5
- So, 42/28 + 54/60 = 12/5
In mixed form: 22/5
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