Add 42/49 and 35/60
42/49 + 35/60 is 121/84.
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,
35/60 = 35 × 49/60 × 49 = 1715/2940 - Add the two like fractions:
2520/2940 + 1715/2940 = 2520 + 1715/2940 = 4235/2940 - 4235/2940 simplified gives 121/84
- So, 42/49 + 35/60 = 121/84
In mixed form: 137/84
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