Add 42/60 and 27/84
42/60 + 27/84 is 143/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 84 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 84 × 5 = 420,
27/84 = 27 × 5/84 × 5 = 135/420 - Add the two like fractions:
294/420 + 135/420 = 294 + 135/420 = 429/420 - 429/420 simplified gives 143/140
- So, 42/60 + 27/84 = 143/140
In mixed form: 13/140
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