Add 42/60 and 15/24
42/60 + 15/24 is 53/40.
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,
15/24 = 15 × 5/24 × 5 = 75/120 - Add the two like fractions:
84/120 + 75/120 = 84 + 75/120 = 159/120 - 159/120 simplified gives 53/40
- So, 42/60 + 15/24 = 53/40
In mixed form: 113/40
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