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Add 81/42 and 8/60

1st number: 1 39/42, 2nd number: 8/60

81/42 + 8/60 is 433/210.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 42 and 60 is 420

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 10 = 420,
    81/42 = 81 × 10/42 × 10 = 810/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
    8/60 = 8 × 7/60 × 7 = 56/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    810/420 + 56/420 = 810 + 56/420 = 866/420
  5. 866/420 simplified gives 433/210
  6. So, 81/42 + 8/60 = 433/210
    In mixed form: 213/210

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