Add 14/24 and 49/60
14/24 + 49/60 is 7/5.
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,
14/24 = 14 × 5/24 × 5 = 70/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
49/60 = 49 × 2/60 × 2 = 98/120 - Add the two like fractions:
70/120 + 98/120 = 70 + 98/120 = 168/120 - 168/120 simplified gives 7/5
- So, 14/24 + 49/60 = 7/5
In mixed form: 12/5
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