Add 24/60 and 50/63
24/60 + 50/63 is 376/315.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 63 is 1260
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 21 = 1260,
24/60 = 24 × 21/60 × 21 = 504/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 20 = 1260,
50/63 = 50 × 20/63 × 20 = 1000/1260 - Add the two like fractions:
504/1260 + 1000/1260 = 504 + 1000/1260 = 1504/1260 - 1504/1260 simplified gives 376/315
- So, 24/60 + 50/63 = 376/315
In mixed form: 161/315
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