Add 60/70 and 24/60
60/70 + 24/60 is 44/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 60 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
60/70 = 60 × 6/70 × 6 = 360/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
24/60 = 24 × 7/60 × 7 = 168/420 - Add the two like fractions:
360/420 + 168/420 = 360 + 168/420 = 528/420 - 528/420 simplified gives 44/35
- So, 60/70 + 24/60 = 44/35
In mixed form: 19/35
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