Add 49/60 and 1/24
49/60 + 1/24 is 103/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 24 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
49/60 = 49 × 2/60 × 2 = 98/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
1/24 = 1 × 5/24 × 5 = 5/120 - Add the two like fractions:
98/120 + 5/120 = 98 + 5/120 = 103/120 - So, 49/60 + 1/24 = 103/120
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