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Add 24/54 and 28/80

24/54 + 28/80 is 143/180.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 80 is 2160

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2160
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 40 = 2160,
    24/54 = 24 × 40/54 × 40 = 960/2160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 27 = 2160,
    28/80 = 28 × 27/80 × 27 = 756/2160
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    960/2160 + 756/2160 = 960 + 756/2160 = 1716/2160
  5. 1716/2160 simplified gives 143/180
  6. So, 24/54 + 28/80 = 143/180

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