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Add 5/4 and 42/60

1st number: 1 1/4, 2nd number: 42/60

5/4 + 42/60 is 39/20.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 60 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
    5/4 = 5 × 15/4 × 15 = 75/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
    42/60 = 42 × 1/60 × 1 = 42/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    75/60 + 42/60 = 75 + 42/60 = 117/60
  5. 117/60 simplified gives 39/20
  6. So, 5/4 + 42/60 = 39/20
    In mixed form: 119/20

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