Add 42/30 and 25/60
1st number: 1 12/30, 2nd number: 25/60
42/30 + 25/60 is 109/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
42/30 = 42 × 2/30 × 2 = 84/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
25/60 = 25 × 1/60 × 1 = 25/60 - Add the two like fractions:
84/60 + 25/60 = 84 + 25/60 = 109/60 - So, 42/30 + 25/60 = 109/60
In mixed form: 149/60
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