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Add 24/60 and 49/80

24/60 + 49/80 is 81/80.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 80 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
    24/60 = 24 × 4/60 × 4 = 96/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
    49/80 = 49 × 3/80 × 3 = 147/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    96/240 + 147/240 = 96 + 147/240 = 243/240
  5. 243/240 simplified gives 81/80
  6. So, 24/60 + 49/80 = 81/80
    In mixed form: 11/80

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