Add 9/60 and 14/24
9/60 + 14/24 is 11/15.
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,
9/60 = 9 × 2/60 × 2 = 18/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
14/24 = 14 × 5/24 × 5 = 70/120 - Add the two like fractions:
18/120 + 70/120 = 18 + 70/120 = 88/120 - 88/120 simplified gives 11/15
- So, 9/60 + 14/24 = 11/15
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