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Add 24/5 and 80/6

1st number: 4 4/5, 2nd number: 13 2/6

24/5 + 80/6 is 272/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 6 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 6 = 30,
    24/5 = 24 × 6/5 × 6 = 144/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
    80/6 = 80 × 5/6 × 5 = 400/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    144/30 + 400/30 = 144 + 400/30 = 544/30
  5. 544/30 simplified gives 272/15
  6. So, 24/5 + 80/6 = 272/15
    In mixed form: 182/15

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