Add 42/60 and 8/15
42/60 + 8/15 is 37/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 15 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 15 × 4 = 60,
8/15 = 8 × 4/15 × 4 = 32/60 - Add the two like fractions:
42/60 + 32/60 = 42 + 32/60 = 74/60 - 74/60 simplified gives 37/30
- So, 42/60 + 8/15 = 37/30
In mixed form: 17/30
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