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Add 42/60 and 12/14

42/60 + 12/14 is 109/70.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 14 is 420

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
    42/60 = 42 × 7/60 × 7 = 294/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 30 = 420,
    12/14 = 12 × 30/14 × 30 = 360/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    294/420 + 360/420 = 294 + 360/420 = 654/420
  5. 654/420 simplified gives 109/70
  6. So, 42/60 + 12/14 = 109/70
    In mixed form: 139/70

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