Add 24/60 and 2/75
24/60 + 2/75 is 32/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 75 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
24/60 = 24 × 5/60 × 5 = 120/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
2/75 = 2 × 4/75 × 4 = 8/300 - Add the two like fractions:
120/300 + 8/300 = 120 + 8/300 = 128/300 - 128/300 simplified gives 32/75
- So, 24/60 + 2/75 = 32/75
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