Add 10/80 and 50/60
10/80 + 50/60 is 23/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 60 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
10/80 = 10 × 3/80 × 3 = 30/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
50/60 = 50 × 4/60 × 4 = 200/240 - Add the two like fractions:
30/240 + 200/240 = 30 + 200/240 = 230/240 - 230/240 simplified gives 23/24
- So, 10/80 + 50/60 = 23/24
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