Add 1/80 and 5/24
1/80 + 5/24 is 53/240.
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,
5/24 = 5 × 10/24 × 10 = 50/240 - Add the two like fractions:
3/240 + 50/240 = 3 + 50/240 = 53/240 - So, 1/80 + 5/24 = 53/240
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