Add 42/60 and 7/18
42/60 + 7/18 is 49/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 18 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
42/60 = 42 × 3/60 × 3 = 126/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
7/18 = 7 × 10/18 × 10 = 70/180 - Add the two like fractions:
126/180 + 70/180 = 126 + 70/180 = 196/180 - 196/180 simplified gives 49/45
- So, 42/60 + 7/18 = 49/45
In mixed form: 14/45
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