Add 42/60 and 9/16
42/60 + 9/16 is 101/80.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 16 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
42/60 = 42 × 4/60 × 4 = 168/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
9/16 = 9 × 15/16 × 15 = 135/240 - Add the two like fractions:
168/240 + 135/240 = 168 + 135/240 = 303/240 - 303/240 simplified gives 101/80
- So, 42/60 + 9/16 = 101/80
In mixed form: 121/80
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