Add 42/60 and 7/20
42/60 + 7/20 is 21/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 20 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 20 × 3 = 60,
7/20 = 7 × 3/20 × 3 = 21/60 - Add the two like fractions:
42/60 + 21/60 = 42 + 21/60 = 63/60 - 63/60 simplified gives 21/20
- So, 42/60 + 7/20 = 21/20
In mixed form: 11/20
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