Add 8/12 and 42/60
8/12 + 42/60 is 41/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
8/12 = 8 × 5/12 × 5 = 40/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
42/60 = 42 × 1/60 × 1 = 42/60 - Add the two like fractions:
40/60 + 42/60 = 40 + 42/60 = 82/60 - 82/60 simplified gives 41/30
- So, 8/12 + 42/60 = 41/30
In mixed form: 111/30
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