Add 2/24 and 15/60
2/24 + 15/60 is 1/3.
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,
2/24 = 2 × 5/24 × 5 = 10/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
15/60 = 15 × 2/60 × 2 = 30/120 - Add the two like fractions:
10/120 + 30/120 = 10 + 30/120 = 40/120 - 40/120 simplified gives 1/3
- So, 2/24 + 15/60 = 1/3
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