Add 24/28 and 48/80
24/28 + 48/80 is 51/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 20 = 560,
24/28 = 24 × 20/28 × 20 = 480/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
48/80 = 48 × 7/80 × 7 = 336/560 - Add the two like fractions:
480/560 + 336/560 = 480 + 336/560 = 816/560 - 816/560 simplified gives 51/35
- So, 24/28 + 48/80 = 51/35
In mixed form: 116/35
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