Add 24/45 and 7/60
24/45 + 7/60 is 13/20.
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,
7/60 = 7 × 3/60 × 3 = 21/180 - Add the two like fractions:
96/180 + 21/180 = 96 + 21/180 = 117/180 - 117/180 simplified gives 13/20
- So, 24/45 + 7/60 = 13/20
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 48/45+7/60 24/45+14/60 24/90+7/60 72/45+7/60 24/45+21/60 24/45+35/60 24/45+49/60