Add 42/60 and 2/35
42/60 + 2/35 is 53/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 35 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
42/60 = 42 × 7/60 × 7 = 294/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
2/35 = 2 × 12/35 × 12 = 24/420 - Add the two like fractions:
294/420 + 24/420 = 294 + 24/420 = 318/420 - 318/420 simplified gives 53/70
- So, 42/60 + 2/35 = 53/70
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