Add 5/60 and 4/42
5/60 + 4/42 is 5/28.
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,
5/60 = 5 × 7/60 × 7 = 35/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 10 = 420,
4/42 = 4 × 10/42 × 10 = 40/420 - Add the two like fractions:
35/420 + 40/420 = 35 + 40/420 = 75/420 - 75/420 simplified gives 5/28
- So, 5/60 + 4/42 = 5/28
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