Add 60/28 and 12/24
1st number: 2 4/28, 2nd number: 12/24
60/28 + 12/24 is 37/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 24 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 6 = 168,
60/28 = 60 × 6/28 × 6 = 360/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
12/24 = 12 × 7/24 × 7 = 84/168 - Add the two like fractions:
360/168 + 84/168 = 360 + 84/168 = 444/168 - 444/168 simplified gives 37/14
- So, 60/28 + 12/24 = 37/14
In mixed form: 29/14
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