Add 60/24 and 2/60
1st number: 2 12/24, 2nd number: 2/60
60/24 + 2/60 is 38/15.
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,
60/24 = 60 × 5/24 × 5 = 300/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
2/60 = 2 × 2/60 × 2 = 4/120 - Add the two like fractions:
300/120 + 4/120 = 300 + 4/120 = 304/120 - 304/120 simplified gives 38/15
- So, 60/24 + 2/60 = 38/15
In mixed form: 28/15
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