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Add 8/60 and 42/72

8/60 + 42/72 is 43/60.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 72 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 6 = 360,
    8/60 = 8 × 6/60 × 6 = 48/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
    42/72 = 42 × 5/72 × 5 = 210/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    48/360 + 210/360 = 48 + 210/360 = 258/360
  5. 258/360 simplified gives 43/60
  6. So, 8/60 + 42/72 = 43/60

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