Add 6/10 and 42/60
6/10 + 42/60 is 13/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 6 = 60,
6/10 = 6 × 6/10 × 6 = 36/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
42/60 = 42 × 1/60 × 1 = 42/60 - Add the two like fractions:
36/60 + 42/60 = 36 + 42/60 = 78/60 - 78/60 simplified gives 13/10
- So, 6/10 + 42/60 = 13/10
In mixed form: 13/10
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