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Add 24/28 and 48/80

24/28 + 48/80 is 51/35.

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,
    48/80 = 48 × 7/80 × 7 = 336/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    480/560 + 336/560 = 480 + 336/560 = 816/560
  5. 816/560 simplified gives 51/35
  6. So, 24/28 + 48/80 = 51/35
    In mixed form: 116/35

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