Add 14/60 and 24/36
14/60 + 24/36 is 9/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
14/60 = 14 × 3/60 × 3 = 42/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
24/36 = 24 × 5/36 × 5 = 120/180 - Add the two like fractions:
42/180 + 120/180 = 42 + 120/180 = 162/180 - 162/180 simplified gives 9/10
- So, 14/60 + 24/36 = 9/10
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