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Add 60/10 and 12/42

1st number: 6 0/10, 2nd number: 12/42

60/10 + 12/42 is 44/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 42 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 21 = 210,
    60/10 = 60 × 21/10 × 21 = 1260/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
    12/42 = 12 × 5/42 × 5 = 60/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1260/210 + 60/210 = 1260 + 60/210 = 1320/210
  5. 1320/210 simplified gives 44/7
  6. So, 60/10 + 12/42 = 44/7
    In mixed form: 62/7

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