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Add 24/6 and 35/80

1st number: 4 0/6, 2nd number: 35/80

24/6 + 35/80 is 71/16.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 80 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 40 = 240,
    24/6 = 24 × 40/6 × 40 = 960/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
    35/80 = 35 × 3/80 × 3 = 105/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    960/240 + 105/240 = 960 + 105/240 = 1065/240
  5. 1065/240 simplified gives 71/16
  6. So, 24/6 + 35/80 = 71/16
    In mixed form: 47/16

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