Add 42/60 and 8/14
42/60 + 8/14 is 89/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 14 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
42/60 = 42 × 7/60 × 7 = 294/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 30 = 420,
8/14 = 8 × 30/14 × 30 = 240/420 - Add the two like fractions:
294/420 + 240/420 = 294 + 240/420 = 534/420 - 534/420 simplified gives 89/70
- So, 42/60 + 8/14 = 89/70
In mixed form: 119/70
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