Add 64/60 and 20/24
1st number: 1 4/60, 2nd number: 20/24
64/60 + 20/24 is 19/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 24 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
64/60 = 64 × 2/60 × 2 = 128/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
20/24 = 20 × 5/24 × 5 = 100/120 - Add the two like fractions:
128/120 + 100/120 = 128 + 100/120 = 228/120 - 228/120 simplified gives 19/10
- So, 64/60 + 20/24 = 19/10
In mixed form: 19/10
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