Add 42/60 and 72/45
1st number: 42/60, 2nd number: 1 27/45
42/60 + 72/45 is 23/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 45 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 45 × 4 = 180,
72/45 = 72 × 4/45 × 4 = 288/180 - Add the two like fractions:
126/180 + 288/180 = 126 + 288/180 = 414/180 - 414/180 simplified gives 23/10
- So, 42/60 + 72/45 = 23/10
In mixed form: 23/10
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