Add 42/60 and 1/45
42/60 + 1/45 is 13/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 45 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
42/60 = 42 × 3/60 × 3 = 126/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
1/45 = 1 × 4/45 × 4 = 4/180 - Add the two like fractions:
126/180 + 4/180 = 126 + 4/180 = 130/180 - 130/180 simplified gives 13/18
- So, 42/60 + 1/45 = 13/18
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