Add 42/60 and 10/25
42/60 + 10/25 is 11/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 25 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
42/60 = 42 × 5/60 × 5 = 210/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
10/25 = 10 × 12/25 × 12 = 120/300 - Add the two like fractions:
210/300 + 120/300 = 210 + 120/300 = 330/300 - 330/300 simplified gives 11/10
- So, 42/60 + 10/25 = 11/10
In mixed form: 11/10
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