Add 60/18 and 50/24
1st number: 3 6/18, 2nd number: 2 2/24
60/18 + 50/24 is 65/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 24 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
60/18 = 60 × 4/18 × 4 = 240/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
50/24 = 50 × 3/24 × 3 = 150/72 - Add the two like fractions:
240/72 + 150/72 = 240 + 150/72 = 390/72 - 390/72 simplified gives 65/12
- So, 60/18 + 50/24 = 65/12
In mixed form: 55/12
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 60/36+50/24 60/18+50/48 60/54+50/24 60/18+50/72 60/90+50/24