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Add 24/15 and 49/80

1st number: 1 9/15, 2nd number: 49/80

24/15 + 49/80 is 177/80.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 80 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 16 = 240,
    24/15 = 24 × 16/15 × 16 = 384/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
    49/80 = 49 × 3/80 × 3 = 147/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    384/240 + 147/240 = 384 + 147/240 = 531/240
  5. 531/240 simplified gives 177/80
  6. So, 24/15 + 49/80 = 177/80
    In mixed form: 217/80

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