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Add 42/60 and 24/63

42/60 + 24/63 is 227/210.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 63 is 1260

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 21 = 1260,
    42/60 = 42 × 21/60 × 21 = 882/1260
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 20 = 1260,
    24/63 = 24 × 20/63 × 20 = 480/1260
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    882/1260 + 480/1260 = 882 + 480/1260 = 1362/1260
  5. 1362/1260 simplified gives 227/210
  6. So, 42/60 + 24/63 = 227/210
    In mixed form: 117/210

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