Add 24/54 and 3/60
24/54 + 3/60 is 89/180.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 60 is 540
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 10 = 540,
24/54 = 24 × 10/54 × 10 = 240/540 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 9 = 540,
3/60 = 3 × 9/60 × 9 = 27/540 - Add the two like fractions:
240/540 + 27/540 = 240 + 27/540 = 267/540 - 267/540 simplified gives 89/180
- So, 24/54 + 3/60 = 89/180
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