Add 10/24 and 16/60
10/24 + 16/60 is 41/60.
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,
10/24 = 10 × 5/24 × 5 = 50/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
16/60 = 16 × 2/60 × 2 = 32/120 - Add the two like fractions:
50/120 + 32/120 = 50 + 32/120 = 82/120 - 82/120 simplified gives 41/60
- So, 10/24 + 16/60 = 41/60
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