Add 42/4 and 70/60
1st number: 10 2/4, 2nd number: 1 10/60
42/4 + 70/60 is 35/3.
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,
70/60 = 70 × 1/60 × 1 = 70/60 - Add the two like fractions:
630/60 + 70/60 = 630 + 70/60 = 700/60 - 700/60 simplified gives 35/3
- So, 42/4 + 70/60 = 35/3
In mixed form: 112/3
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