Add 42/60 and 4/80
42/60 + 4/80 is 3/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 80 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
42/60 = 42 × 4/60 × 4 = 168/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
4/80 = 4 × 3/80 × 3 = 12/240 - Add the two like fractions:
168/240 + 12/240 = 168 + 12/240 = 180/240 - 180/240 simplified gives 3/4
- So, 42/60 + 4/80 = 3/4
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