Add 24/63 and 42/60
24/63 + 42/60 is 227/210.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 60 is 1260
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 20 = 1260,
24/63 = 24 × 20/63 × 20 = 480/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 21 = 1260,
42/60 = 42 × 21/60 × 21 = 882/1260 - Add the two like fractions:
480/1260 + 882/1260 = 480 + 882/1260 = 1362/1260 - 1362/1260 simplified gives 227/210
- So, 24/63 + 42/60 = 227/210
In mixed form: 117/210
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 48/63+42/60 24/63+84/60 72/63+42/60