Add 14/60 and 7/24
14/60 + 7/24 is 21/40.
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,
14/60 = 14 × 2/60 × 2 = 28/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
7/24 = 7 × 5/24 × 5 = 35/120 - Add the two like fractions:
28/120 + 35/120 = 28 + 35/120 = 63/120 - 63/120 simplified gives 21/40
- So, 14/60 + 7/24 = 21/40
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