Add 24/45 and 1/60
24/45 + 1/60 is 11/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 60 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
24/45 = 24 × 4/45 × 4 = 96/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
1/60 = 1 × 3/60 × 3 = 3/180 - Add the two like fractions:
96/180 + 3/180 = 96 + 3/180 = 99/180 - 99/180 simplified gives 11/20
- So, 24/45 + 1/60 = 11/20
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