Add 24/60 and 3/25
24/60 + 3/25 is 13/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 25 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 25 × 12 = 300,
3/25 = 3 × 12/25 × 12 = 36/300 - Add the two like fractions:
120/300 + 36/300 = 120 + 36/300 = 156/300 - 156/300 simplified gives 13/25
- So, 24/60 + 3/25 = 13/25
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