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Add 24/7 and 40/80

1st number: 3 3/7, 2nd number: 40/80

24/7 + 40/80 is 55/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 80 is 560

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 80 = 560,
    24/7 = 24 × 80/7 × 80 = 1920/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
    40/80 = 40 × 7/80 × 7 = 280/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1920/560 + 280/560 = 1920 + 280/560 = 2200/560
  5. 2200/560 simplified gives 55/14
  6. So, 24/7 + 40/80 = 55/14
    In mixed form: 313/14

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