Add 42/49 and 10/60
42/49 + 10/60 is 43/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 60 is 2940
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2940 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 60 = 2940,
42/49 = 42 × 60/49 × 60 = 2520/2940 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
10/60 = 10 × 49/60 × 49 = 490/2940 - Add the two like fractions:
2520/2940 + 490/2940 = 2520 + 490/2940 = 3010/2940 - 3010/2940 simplified gives 43/42
- So, 42/49 + 10/60 = 43/42
In mixed form: 11/42
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