Add 1/80 and 28/24
1st number: 1/80, 2nd number: 1 4/24
1/80 + 28/24 is 283/240.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 24 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
1/80 = 1 × 3/80 × 3 = 3/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 10 = 240,
28/24 = 28 × 10/24 × 10 = 280/240 - Add the two like fractions:
3/240 + 280/240 = 3 + 280/240 = 283/240 - So, 1/80 + 28/24 = 283/240
In mixed form: 143/240
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