Add 42/60 and 18/48
42/60 + 18/48 is 43/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 48 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
42/60 = 42 × 4/60 × 4 = 168/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
18/48 = 18 × 5/48 × 5 = 90/240 - Add the two like fractions:
168/240 + 90/240 = 168 + 90/240 = 258/240 - 258/240 simplified gives 43/40
- So, 42/60 + 18/48 = 43/40
In mixed form: 13/40
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