Add 60/4 and 42/81
1st number: 15 0/4, 2nd number: 42/81
60/4 + 42/81 is 419/27.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 81 is 324
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 324 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 81 = 324,
60/4 = 60 × 81/4 × 81 = 4860/324 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 4 = 324,
42/81 = 42 × 4/81 × 4 = 168/324 - Add the two like fractions:
4860/324 + 168/324 = 4860 + 168/324 = 5028/324 - 5028/324 simplified gives 419/27
- So, 60/4 + 42/81 = 419/27
In mixed form: 1514/27
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