Add 24/60 and 18/35
24/60 + 18/35 is 32/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 35 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
24/60 = 24 × 7/60 × 7 = 168/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
18/35 = 18 × 12/35 × 12 = 216/420 - Add the two like fractions:
168/420 + 216/420 = 168 + 216/420 = 384/420 - 384/420 simplified gives 32/35
- So, 24/60 + 18/35 = 32/35
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