Add 2/80 and 24/9, Solve 2/80 + 2 6/9 as a fraction

Add 2/80 and 24/9

1^st number: 2/80, 2^nd number: 2 6/9

2/80 + 24/9 is 323/120.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 9 is 720

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
2/80 = 2 × 9/80 × 9 = 18/720
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 80 = 720,
24/9 = 24 × 80/9 × 80 = 1920/720
Add the two like fractions:
18/720 + 1920/720 = 18 + 1920/720 = 1938/720
1938/720 simplified gives 323/120
So, 2/80 + 24/9 = 323/120
In mixed form: 283/120

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