Add 9/24 and 6/60
9/24 + 6/60 is 19/40.
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,
9/24 = 9 × 5/24 × 5 = 45/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
6/60 = 6 × 2/60 × 2 = 12/120 - Add the two like fractions:
45/120 + 12/120 = 45 + 12/120 = 57/120 - 57/120 simplified gives 19/40
- So, 9/24 + 6/60 = 19/40
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