Add 24/96 and 1/60
24/96 + 1/60 is 4/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 60 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
24/96 = 24 × 5/96 × 5 = 120/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 8 = 480,
1/60 = 1 × 8/60 × 8 = 8/480 - Add the two like fractions:
120/480 + 8/480 = 120 + 8/480 = 128/480 - 128/480 simplified gives 4/15
- So, 24/96 + 1/60 = 4/15
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