Add 42/8 and 30/60
1st number: 5 2/8, 2nd number: 30/60
42/8 + 30/60 is 23/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 60 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
42/8 = 42 × 15/8 × 15 = 630/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
30/60 = 30 × 2/60 × 2 = 60/120 - Add the two like fractions:
630/120 + 60/120 = 630 + 60/120 = 690/120 - 690/120 simplified gives 23/4
- So, 42/8 + 30/60 = 23/4
In mixed form: 53/4
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