Add 12/24 and 35/60
12/24 + 35/60 is 13/12.
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,
12/24 = 12 × 5/24 × 5 = 60/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
35/60 = 35 × 2/60 × 2 = 70/120 - Add the two like fractions:
60/120 + 70/120 = 60 + 70/120 = 130/120 - 130/120 simplified gives 13/12
- So, 12/24 + 35/60 = 13/12
In mixed form: 11/12
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