Add 1/24 and 30/80
1/24 + 30/80 is 5/12.
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,
1/24 = 1 × 10/24 × 10 = 10/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
30/80 = 30 × 3/80 × 3 = 90/240 - Add the two like fractions:
10/240 + 90/240 = 10 + 90/240 = 100/240 - 100/240 simplified gives 5/12
- So, 1/24 + 30/80 = 5/12
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