Add 7/24 and 35/60
7/24 + 35/60 is 7/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 60 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
7/24 = 7 × 5/24 × 5 = 35/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
35/60 = 35 × 2/60 × 2 = 70/120 - Add the two like fractions:
35/120 + 70/120 = 35 + 70/120 = 105/120 - 105/120 simplified gives 7/8
- So, 7/24 + 35/60 = 7/8
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