Add 45/60 and 32/42
45/60 + 32/42 is 127/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 42 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
45/60 = 45 × 7/60 × 7 = 315/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 10 = 420,
32/42 = 32 × 10/42 × 10 = 320/420 - Add the two like fractions:
315/420 + 320/420 = 315 + 320/420 = 635/420 - 635/420 simplified gives 127/84
- So, 45/60 + 32/42 = 127/84
In mixed form: 143/84
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