Add 16/80 and 20/24
16/80 + 20/24 is 31/30.
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,
20/24 = 20 × 10/24 × 10 = 200/240 - Add the two like fractions:
48/240 + 200/240 = 48 + 200/240 = 248/240 - 248/240 simplified gives 31/30
- So, 16/80 + 20/24 = 31/30
In mixed form: 11/30
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