Add 24/60 and 6/80
24/60 + 6/80 is 19/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 80 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
24/60 = 24 × 4/60 × 4 = 96/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
6/80 = 6 × 3/80 × 3 = 18/240 - Add the two like fractions:
96/240 + 18/240 = 96 + 18/240 = 114/240 - 114/240 simplified gives 19/40
- So, 24/60 + 6/80 = 19/40
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