Add 6/8 and 42/60
6/8 + 42/60 is 29/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
6/8 = 6 × 15/8 × 15 = 90/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
42/60 = 42 × 2/60 × 2 = 84/120 - Add the two like fractions:
90/120 + 84/120 = 90 + 84/120 = 174/120 - 174/120 simplified gives 29/20
- So, 6/8 + 42/60 = 29/20
In mixed form: 19/20
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