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Add 1/24 and 6/80

1/24 + 6/80 is 7/60.

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,
    6/80 = 6 × 3/80 × 3 = 18/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    10/240 + 18/240 = 10 + 18/240 = 28/240
  5. 28/240 simplified gives 7/60
  6. So, 1/24 + 6/80 = 7/60

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