Add 6/10 and 2/24
6/10 + 2/24 is 41/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 24 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 12 = 120,
6/10 = 6 × 12/10 × 12 = 72/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
2/24 = 2 × 5/24 × 5 = 10/120 - Add the two like fractions:
72/120 + 10/120 = 72 + 10/120 = 82/120 - 82/120 simplified gives 41/60
- So, 6/10 + 2/24 = 41/60
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