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Add 60/7 and 42/60

1st number: 8 4/7, 2nd number: 42/60

60/7 + 42/60 is 649/70.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 60 is 420

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 60 = 420,
    60/7 = 60 × 60/7 × 60 = 3600/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
    42/60 = 42 × 7/60 × 7 = 294/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3600/420 + 294/420 = 3600 + 294/420 = 3894/420
  5. 3894/420 simplified gives 649/70
  6. So, 60/7 + 42/60 = 649/70
    In mixed form: 919/70

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