Add 1/24 and 2/60
1/24 + 2/60 is 3/40.
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,
1/24 = 1 × 5/24 × 5 = 5/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
2/60 = 2 × 2/60 × 2 = 4/120 - Add the two like fractions:
5/120 + 4/120 = 5 + 4/120 = 9/120 - 9/120 simplified gives 3/40
- So, 1/24 + 2/60 = 3/40
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