Add 16/80 and 2/24
16/80 + 2/24 is 17/60.
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,
16/80 = 16 × 3/80 × 3 = 48/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 10 = 240,
2/24 = 2 × 10/24 × 10 = 20/240 - Add the two like fractions:
48/240 + 20/240 = 48 + 20/240 = 68/240 - 68/240 simplified gives 17/60
- So, 16/80 + 2/24 = 17/60
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