Add 3/24 and 60/96
3/24 + 60/96 is 3/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 4 = 96,
3/24 = 3 × 4/24 × 4 = 12/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
60/96 = 60 × 1/96 × 1 = 60/96 - Add the two like fractions:
12/96 + 60/96 = 12 + 60/96 = 72/96 - 72/96 simplified gives 3/4
- So, 3/24 + 60/96 = 3/4
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