Add 60/24 and 4/12
1st number: 2 12/24, 2nd number: 4/12
60/24 + 4/12 is 17/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 12 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
60/24 = 60 × 1/24 × 1 = 60/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 2 = 24,
4/12 = 4 × 2/12 × 2 = 8/24 - Add the two like fractions:
60/24 + 8/24 = 60 + 8/24 = 68/24 - 68/24 simplified gives 17/6
- So, 60/24 + 4/12 = 17/6
In mixed form: 25/6
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