Add 42/64 and 4/60
42/64 + 4/60 is 347/480.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 60 is 960
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 960 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 15 = 960,
42/64 = 42 × 15/64 × 15 = 630/960 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 16 = 960,
4/60 = 4 × 16/60 × 16 = 64/960 - Add the two like fractions:
630/960 + 64/960 = 630 + 64/960 = 694/960 - 694/960 simplified gives 347/480
- So, 42/64 + 4/60 = 347/480
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