Add 24/60 and 8/72
24/60 + 8/72 is 23/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 6 = 360,
24/60 = 24 × 6/60 × 6 = 144/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
8/72 = 8 × 5/72 × 5 = 40/360 - Add the two like fractions:
144/360 + 40/360 = 144 + 40/360 = 184/360 - 184/360 simplified gives 23/45
- So, 24/60 + 8/72 = 23/45
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