Add 24/6 and 35/60
1st number: 4 0/6, 2nd number: 35/60
24/6 + 35/60 is 55/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 10 = 60,
24/6 = 24 × 10/6 × 10 = 240/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
35/60 = 35 × 1/60 × 1 = 35/60 - Add the two like fractions:
240/60 + 35/60 = 240 + 35/60 = 275/60 - 275/60 simplified gives 55/12
- So, 24/6 + 35/60 = 55/12
In mixed form: 47/12
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