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Add 2/24 and 54/80

2/24 + 54/80 is 91/120.

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1. 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
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 10 = 240,
   2/24 = 2 × 10/24 × 10 = 20/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
   54/80 = 54 × 3/80 × 3 = 162/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   20/240 + 162/240 = 20 + 162/240 = 182/240
5. 182/240 simplified gives 91/120
6. So, 2/24 + 54/80 = 91/120

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