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Add 42/49 and 15/60

42/49 + 15/60 is 31/28.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 60 = 2940,
    42/49 = 42 × 60/49 × 60 = 2520/2940
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
    15/60 = 15 × 49/60 × 49 = 735/2940
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2520/2940 + 735/2940 = 2520 + 735/2940 = 3255/2940
  5. 3255/2940 simplified gives 31/28
  6. So, 42/49 + 15/60 = 31/28
    In mixed form: 13/28

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