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Add 24/40 and 45/80

24/40 + 45/80 is 93/80.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 40 and 80 is 80

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 2 = 80,
    24/40 = 24 × 2/40 × 2 = 48/80
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
    45/80 = 45 × 1/80 × 1 = 45/80
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    48/80 + 45/80 = 48 + 45/80 = 93/80
  5. So, 24/40 + 45/80 = 93/80
    In mixed form: 113/80

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