Add 24/60 and 2/7
24/60 + 2/7 is 24/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 7 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 7 × 60 = 420,
2/7 = 2 × 60/7 × 60 = 120/420 - Add the two like fractions:
168/420 + 120/420 = 168 + 120/420 = 288/420 - 288/420 simplified gives 24/35
- So, 24/60 + 2/7 = 24/35
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