Add 24/60 and 28/35
24/60 + 28/35 is 6/5.
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,
28/35 = 28 × 12/35 × 12 = 336/420 - Add the two like fractions:
168/420 + 336/420 = 168 + 336/420 = 504/420 - 504/420 simplified gives 6/5
- So, 24/60 + 28/35 = 6/5
In mixed form: 11/5
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