Add 24/28 and 14/60, Solve 24/28 + 14/60 as a fraction

Add 24/28 and 14/60

24/28 + 14/60 is 229/210.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 60 is 420

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 15 = 420,
24/28 = 24 × 15/28 × 15 = 360/420
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
14/60 = 14 × 7/60 × 7 = 98/420
Add the two like fractions:
360/420 + 98/420 = 360 + 98/420 = 458/420
458/420 simplified gives 229/210
So, 24/28 + 14/60 = 229/210
In mixed form: 119/210

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad