Add 5/10 and 42/60
5/10 + 42/60 is 6/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 6 = 60,
5/10 = 5 × 6/10 × 6 = 30/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
42/60 = 42 × 1/60 × 1 = 42/60 - Add the two like fractions:
30/60 + 42/60 = 30 + 42/60 = 72/60 - 72/60 simplified gives 6/5
- So, 5/10 + 42/60 = 6/5
In mixed form: 11/5
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