Add 24/60 and 9/14
24/60 + 9/14 is 73/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 14 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
24/60 = 24 × 7/60 × 7 = 168/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 30 = 420,
9/14 = 9 × 30/14 × 30 = 270/420 - Add the two like fractions:
168/420 + 270/420 = 168 + 270/420 = 438/420 - 438/420 simplified gives 73/70
- So, 24/60 + 9/14 = 73/70
In mixed form: 13/70
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