Add 42/60 and 8/9
42/60 + 8/9 is 143/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 9 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 9 × 20 = 180,
8/9 = 8 × 20/9 × 20 = 160/180 - Add the two like fractions:
126/180 + 160/180 = 126 + 160/180 = 286/180 - 286/180 simplified gives 143/90
- So, 42/60 + 8/9 = 143/90
In mixed form: 153/90
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