Add 10/24 and 20/60
10/24 + 20/60 is 3/4.
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,
20/60 = 20 × 2/60 × 2 = 40/120 - Add the two like fractions:
50/120 + 40/120 = 50 + 40/120 = 90/120 - 90/120 simplified gives 3/4
- So, 10/24 + 20/60 = 3/4
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