Add 6/24 and 32/60
6/24 + 32/60 is 47/60.
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,
6/24 = 6 × 5/24 × 5 = 30/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
32/60 = 32 × 2/60 × 2 = 64/120 - Add the two like fractions:
30/120 + 64/120 = 30 + 64/120 = 94/120 - 94/120 simplified gives 47/60
- So, 6/24 + 32/60 = 47/60
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