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Add 42/60 and 18/25

42/60 + 18/25 is 71/50.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
    42/60 = 42 × 5/60 × 5 = 210/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
    18/25 = 18 × 12/25 × 12 = 216/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    210/300 + 216/300 = 210 + 216/300 = 426/300
  5. 426/300 simplified gives 71/50
  6. So, 42/60 + 18/25 = 71/50
    In mixed form: 121/50

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