Add 5/12 and 42/60
5/12 + 42/60 is 67/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
5/12 = 5 × 5/12 × 5 = 25/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
42/60 = 42 × 1/60 × 1 = 42/60 - Add the two like fractions:
25/60 + 42/60 = 25 + 42/60 = 67/60 - So, 5/12 + 42/60 = 67/60
In mixed form: 17/60
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 10/12+42/60 5/12+84/60 5/24+42/60 15/12+42/60 5/36+42/60 25/12+42/60 5/60+42/60 35/12+42/60 5/84+42/60