Add 60/24 and 40/42
1st number: 2 12/24, 2nd number: 40/42
60/24 + 40/42 is 145/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 42 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
60/24 = 60 × 7/24 × 7 = 420/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
40/42 = 40 × 4/42 × 4 = 160/168 - Add the two like fractions:
420/168 + 160/168 = 420 + 160/168 = 580/168 - 580/168 simplified gives 145/42
- So, 60/24 + 40/42 = 145/42
In mixed form: 319/42
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