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Add 24/28 and 27/80

24/28 + 27/80 is 669/560.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 80 is 560

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 20 = 560,
    24/28 = 24 × 20/28 × 20 = 480/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
    27/80 = 27 × 7/80 × 7 = 189/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    480/560 + 189/560 = 480 + 189/560 = 669/560
  5. So, 24/28 + 27/80 = 669/560
    In mixed form: 1109/560

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