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Add 42/60 and 96/72

1st number: 42/60, 2nd number: 1 24/72

42/60 + 96/72 is 61/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 72 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 6 = 360,
    42/60 = 42 × 6/60 × 6 = 252/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
    96/72 = 96 × 5/72 × 5 = 480/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    252/360 + 480/360 = 252 + 480/360 = 732/360
  5. 732/360 simplified gives 61/30
  6. So, 42/60 + 96/72 = 61/30
    In mixed form: 21/30

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