Add 42/4 and 14/60
1st number: 10 2/4, 2nd number: 14/60
42/4 + 14/60 is 161/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
42/4 = 42 × 15/4 × 15 = 630/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
14/60 = 14 × 1/60 × 1 = 14/60 - Add the two like fractions:
630/60 + 14/60 = 630 + 14/60 = 644/60 - 644/60 simplified gives 161/15
- So, 42/4 + 14/60 = 161/15
In mixed form: 1011/15
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