Add 4/24 and 8/60
4/24 + 8/60 is 3/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 60 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
4/24 = 4 × 5/24 × 5 = 20/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
8/60 = 8 × 2/60 × 2 = 16/120 - Add the two like fractions:
20/120 + 16/120 = 20 + 16/120 = 36/120 - 36/120 simplified gives 3/10
- So, 4/24 + 8/60 = 3/10
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