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Add 1/24 and 54/80

1/24 + 54/80 is 43/60.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 10 = 240,
    1/24 = 1 × 10/24 × 10 = 10/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
    54/80 = 54 × 3/80 × 3 = 162/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    10/240 + 162/240 = 10 + 162/240 = 172/240
  5. 172/240 simplified gives 43/60
  6. So, 1/24 + 54/80 = 43/60

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