Add 10/60 and 2/24
10/60 + 2/24 is 1/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 24 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
10/60 = 10 × 2/60 × 2 = 20/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
2/24 = 2 × 5/24 × 5 = 10/120 - Add the two like fractions:
20/120 + 10/120 = 20 + 10/120 = 30/120 - 30/120 simplified gives 1/4
- So, 10/60 + 2/24 = 1/4
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