Add 60/24 and 75/45
1st number: 2 12/24, 2nd number: 1 30/45
60/24 + 75/45 is 25/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 45 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
60/24 = 60 × 15/24 × 15 = 900/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
75/45 = 75 × 8/45 × 8 = 600/360 - Add the two like fractions:
900/360 + 600/360 = 900 + 600/360 = 1500/360 - 1500/360 simplified gives 25/6
- So, 60/24 + 75/45 = 25/6
In mixed form: 41/6
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 60/48+75/45 60/24+75/90 60/72+75/45