Add 42/60 and 3/10
42/60 + 3/10 is 1/1.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 10 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
42/60 = 42 × 1/60 × 1 = 42/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 6 = 60,
3/10 = 3 × 6/10 × 6 = 18/60 - Add the two like fractions:
42/60 + 18/60 = 42 + 18/60 = 60/60 - 60/60 simplified gives 1/1
- So, 42/60 + 3/10 = 1/1
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