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Add 60/42 and 60/90

1st number: 1 18/42, 2nd number: 60/90

60/42 + 60/90 is 44/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 42 and 90 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 15 = 630,
    60/42 = 60 × 15/42 × 15 = 900/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
    60/90 = 60 × 7/90 × 7 = 420/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    900/630 + 420/630 = 900 + 420/630 = 1320/630
  5. 1320/630 simplified gives 44/21
  6. So, 60/42 + 60/90 = 44/21
    In mixed form: 22/21

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