Add 42/7 and 14/60
1st number: 6 0/7, 2nd number: 14/60
42/7 + 14/60 is 187/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 60 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 60 = 420,
42/7 = 42 × 60/7 × 60 = 2520/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
14/60 = 14 × 7/60 × 7 = 98/420 - Add the two like fractions:
2520/420 + 98/420 = 2520 + 98/420 = 2618/420 - 2618/420 simplified gives 187/30
- So, 42/7 + 14/60 = 187/30
In mixed form: 67/30
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