Add 42/60 and 24/45
42/60 + 24/45 is 37/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 45 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
42/60 = 42 × 3/60 × 3 = 126/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
24/45 = 24 × 4/45 × 4 = 96/180 - Add the two like fractions:
126/180 + 96/180 = 126 + 96/180 = 222/180 - 222/180 simplified gives 37/30
- So, 42/60 + 24/45 = 37/30
In mixed form: 17/30
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