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Add 24/18 and 2/80

1st number: 1 6/18, 2nd number: 2/80

24/18 + 2/80 is 163/120.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 80 is 720

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 40 = 720,
    24/18 = 24 × 40/18 × 40 = 960/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
    2/80 = 2 × 9/80 × 9 = 18/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    960/720 + 18/720 = 960 + 18/720 = 978/720
  5. 978/720 simplified gives 163/120
  6. So, 24/18 + 2/80 = 163/120
    In mixed form: 143/120

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