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Add 24/45 and 45/80

24/45 + 45/80 is 263/240.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 80 is 720

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
    24/45 = 24 × 16/45 × 16 = 384/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
    45/80 = 45 × 9/80 × 9 = 405/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    384/720 + 405/720 = 384 + 405/720 = 789/720
  5. 789/720 simplified gives 263/240
  6. So, 24/45 + 45/80 = 263/240
    In mixed form: 123/240

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