Add 42/60 and 96/45
1st number: 42/60, 2nd number: 2 6/45
42/60 + 96/45 is 17/6.
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,
96/45 = 96 × 4/45 × 4 = 384/180 - Add the two like fractions:
126/180 + 384/180 = 126 + 384/180 = 510/180 - 510/180 simplified gives 17/6
- So, 42/60 + 96/45 = 17/6
In mixed form: 25/6
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