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Add 5/8 and 42/60

5/8 + 42/60 is 53/40.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 60 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
    5/8 = 5 × 15/8 × 15 = 75/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
    42/60 = 42 × 2/60 × 2 = 84/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    75/120 + 84/120 = 75 + 84/120 = 159/120
  5. 159/120 simplified gives 53/40
  6. So, 5/8 + 42/60 = 53/40
    In mixed form: 113/40

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