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Add 2/24 and 9/80

2/24 + 9/80 is 47/240.

Steps for adding fractions

  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,
    9/80 = 9 × 3/80 × 3 = 27/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    20/240 + 27/240 = 20 + 27/240 = 47/240
  5. So, 2/24 + 9/80 = 47/240

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