Add 42/35 and 49/60
1st number: 1 7/35, 2nd number: 49/60
42/35 + 49/60 is 121/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 60 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
42/35 = 42 × 12/35 × 12 = 504/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
49/60 = 49 × 7/60 × 7 = 343/420 - Add the two like fractions:
504/420 + 343/420 = 504 + 343/420 = 847/420 - 847/420 simplified gives 121/60
- So, 42/35 + 49/60 = 121/60
In mixed form: 21/60
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