Add 42/60 and 6/24
42/60 + 6/24 is 19/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 24 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
42/60 = 42 × 2/60 × 2 = 84/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
6/24 = 6 × 5/24 × 5 = 30/120 - Add the two like fractions:
84/120 + 30/120 = 84 + 30/120 = 114/120 - 114/120 simplified gives 19/20
- So, 42/60 + 6/24 = 19/20
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