Add 24/40 and 14/60
24/40 + 14/60 is 5/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 60 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
24/40 = 24 × 3/40 × 3 = 72/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
14/60 = 14 × 2/60 × 2 = 28/120 - Add the two like fractions:
72/120 + 28/120 = 72 + 28/120 = 100/120 - 100/120 simplified gives 5/6
- So, 24/40 + 14/60 = 5/6
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