Add 24/60 and 12/64
24/60 + 12/64 is 47/80.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 64 is 960
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 960 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 16 = 960,
24/60 = 24 × 16/60 × 16 = 384/960 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 15 = 960,
12/64 = 12 × 15/64 × 15 = 180/960 - Add the two like fractions:
384/960 + 180/960 = 384 + 180/960 = 564/960 - 564/960 simplified gives 47/80
- So, 24/60 + 12/64 = 47/80
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