Add 2/24 and 10/80
2/24 + 10/80 is 5/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 80 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 10 = 240,
2/24 = 2 × 10/24 × 10 = 20/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
10/80 = 10 × 3/80 × 3 = 30/240 - Add the two like fractions:
20/240 + 30/240 = 20 + 30/240 = 50/240 - 50/240 simplified gives 5/24
- So, 2/24 + 10/80 = 5/24
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