Add 24/60 and 27/28
24/60 + 27/28 is 191/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 28 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 28 × 15 = 420,
27/28 = 27 × 15/28 × 15 = 405/420 - Add the two like fractions:
168/420 + 405/420 = 168 + 405/420 = 573/420 - 573/420 simplified gives 191/140
- So, 24/60 + 27/28 = 191/140
In mixed form: 151/140
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