Add 60/24 and 80/84
1st number: 2 12/24, 2nd number: 80/84
60/24 + 80/84 is 145/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 84 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
60/24 = 60 × 7/24 × 7 = 420/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
80/84 = 80 × 2/84 × 2 = 160/168 - Add the two like fractions:
420/168 + 160/168 = 420 + 160/168 = 580/168 - 580/168 simplified gives 145/42
- So, 60/24 + 80/84 = 145/42
In mixed form: 319/42
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 60/48+80/84 60/72+80/84