Add 4/24 and 21/60
4/24 + 21/60 is 31/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 60 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
4/24 = 4 × 5/24 × 5 = 20/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
21/60 = 21 × 2/60 × 2 = 42/120 - Add the two like fractions:
20/120 + 42/120 = 20 + 42/120 = 62/120 - 62/120 simplified gives 31/60
- So, 4/24 + 21/60 = 31/60
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