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Add 2/80 and 9/24

2/80 + 9/24 is 2/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
    2/80 = 2 × 3/80 × 3 = 6/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 10 = 240,
    9/24 = 9 × 10/24 × 10 = 90/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    6/240 + 90/240 = 6 + 90/240 = 96/240
  5. 96/240 simplified gives 2/5
  6. So, 2/80 + 9/24 = 2/5

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