Add 21/60 and 24/72
21/60 + 24/72 is 41/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 6 = 360,
21/60 = 21 × 6/60 × 6 = 126/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
24/72 = 24 × 5/72 × 5 = 120/360 - Add the two like fractions:
126/360 + 120/360 = 126 + 120/360 = 246/360 - 246/360 simplified gives 41/60
- So, 21/60 + 24/72 = 41/60
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