Add 42/60 and 10/24
42/60 + 10/24 is 67/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 24 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
42/60 = 42 × 2/60 × 2 = 84/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
10/24 = 10 × 5/24 × 5 = 50/120 - Add the two like fractions:
84/120 + 50/120 = 84 + 50/120 = 134/120 - 134/120 simplified gives 67/60
- So, 42/60 + 10/24 = 67/60
In mixed form: 17/60
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