Add 10/24 and 5/60
10/24 + 5/60 is 1/2.
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,
5/60 = 5 × 2/60 × 2 = 10/120 - Add the two like fractions:
50/120 + 10/120 = 50 + 10/120 = 60/120 - 60/120 simplified gives 1/2
- So, 10/24 + 5/60 = 1/2
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