Add 24/25 and 16/60
24/25 + 16/60 is 92/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 60 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
24/25 = 24 × 12/25 × 12 = 288/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
16/60 = 16 × 5/60 × 5 = 80/300 - Add the two like fractions:
288/300 + 80/300 = 288 + 80/300 = 368/300 - 368/300 simplified gives 92/75
- So, 24/25 + 16/60 = 92/75
In mixed form: 117/75
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