Add 5/60 and 4/24
5/60 + 4/24 is 1/4.
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,
5/60 = 5 × 2/60 × 2 = 10/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
4/24 = 4 × 5/24 × 5 = 20/120 - Add the two like fractions:
10/120 + 20/120 = 10 + 20/120 = 30/120 - 30/120 simplified gives 1/4
- So, 5/60 + 4/24 = 1/4
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