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Add 20/80 and 50/24

1st number: 20/80, 2nd number: 2 2/24

20/80 + 50/24 is 7/3.

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,
    20/80 = 20 × 3/80 × 3 = 60/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 10 = 240,
    50/24 = 50 × 10/24 × 10 = 500/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    60/240 + 500/240 = 60 + 500/240 = 560/240
  5. 560/240 simplified gives 7/3
  6. So, 20/80 + 50/24 = 7/3
    In mixed form: 21/3

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