Add 5/42 and 50/60
5/42 + 50/60 is 20/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 60 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 10 = 420,
5/42 = 5 × 10/42 × 10 = 50/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
50/60 = 50 × 7/60 × 7 = 350/420 - Add the two like fractions:
50/420 + 350/420 = 50 + 350/420 = 400/420 - 400/420 simplified gives 20/21
- So, 5/42 + 50/60 = 20/21
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