Add 6/60 and 3/42
6/60 + 3/42 is 6/35.
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,
6/60 = 6 × 7/60 × 7 = 42/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 10 = 420,
3/42 = 3 × 10/42 × 10 = 30/420 - Add the two like fractions:
42/420 + 30/420 = 42 + 30/420 = 72/420 - 72/420 simplified gives 6/35
- So, 6/60 + 3/42 = 6/35
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