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Add 24/4 and 24/80

1st number: 6 0/4, 2nd number: 24/80

24/4 + 24/80 is 63/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 80 is 80

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 20 = 80,
    24/4 = 24 × 20/4 × 20 = 480/80
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
    24/80 = 24 × 1/80 × 1 = 24/80
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    480/80 + 24/80 = 480 + 24/80 = 504/80
  5. 504/80 simplified gives 63/10
  6. So, 24/4 + 24/80 = 63/10
    In mixed form: 63/10

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