Add 9/5 and 42/60
1st number: 1 4/5, 2nd number: 42/60
9/5 + 42/60 is 5/2.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
9/5 = 9 × 12/5 × 12 = 108/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
42/60 = 42 × 1/60 × 1 = 42/60 - Add the two like fractions:
108/60 + 42/60 = 108 + 42/60 = 150/60 - 150/60 simplified gives 5/2
- So, 9/5 + 42/60 = 5/2
In mixed form: 21/2
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