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Add 60/5 and 12/42

1st number: 12 0/5, 2nd number: 12/42

60/5 + 12/42 is 86/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 42 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 42 = 210,
    60/5 = 60 × 42/5 × 42 = 2520/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
    12/42 = 12 × 5/42 × 5 = 60/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2520/210 + 60/210 = 2520 + 60/210 = 2580/210
  5. 2580/210 simplified gives 86/7
  6. So, 60/5 + 12/42 = 86/7
    In mixed form: 122/7

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