Add 24/35 and 6/60
24/35 + 6/60 is 11/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 60 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
24/35 = 24 × 12/35 × 12 = 288/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
6/60 = 6 × 7/60 × 7 = 42/420 - Add the two like fractions:
288/420 + 42/420 = 288 + 42/420 = 330/420 - 330/420 simplified gives 11/14
- So, 24/35 + 6/60 = 11/14
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