Add 24/60 and 5/6
24/60 + 5/6 is 37/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 6 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
24/60 = 24 × 1/60 × 1 = 24/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 10 = 60,
5/6 = 5 × 10/6 × 10 = 50/60 - Add the two like fractions:
24/60 + 50/60 = 24 + 50/60 = 74/60 - 74/60 simplified gives 37/30
- So, 24/60 + 5/6 = 37/30
In mixed form: 17/30
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