Add 42/48 and 32/60
42/48 + 32/60 is 169/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 60 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
42/48 = 42 × 5/48 × 5 = 210/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
32/60 = 32 × 4/60 × 4 = 128/240 - Add the two like fractions:
210/240 + 128/240 = 210 + 128/240 = 338/240 - 338/240 simplified gives 169/120
- So, 42/48 + 32/60 = 169/120
In mixed form: 149/120
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