Add 24/27 and 14/60
24/27 + 14/60 is 101/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 60 is 540
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 20 = 540,
24/27 = 24 × 20/27 × 20 = 480/540 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 9 = 540,
14/60 = 14 × 9/60 × 9 = 126/540 - Add the two like fractions:
480/540 + 126/540 = 480 + 126/540 = 606/540 - 606/540 simplified gives 101/90
- So, 24/27 + 14/60 = 101/90
In mixed form: 111/90
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