Add 16/24 and 4/80
16/24 + 4/80 is 43/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 10 = 240,
16/24 = 16 × 10/24 × 10 = 160/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
4/80 = 4 × 3/80 × 3 = 12/240 - Add the two like fractions:
160/240 + 12/240 = 160 + 12/240 = 172/240 - 172/240 simplified gives 43/60
- So, 16/24 + 4/80 = 43/60
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