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Add 24/7 and 60/80

1st number: 3 3/7, 2nd number: 60/80

24/7 + 60/80 is 117/28.

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,
    60/80 = 60 × 7/80 × 7 = 420/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1920/560 + 420/560 = 1920 + 420/560 = 2340/560
  5. 2340/560 simplified gives 117/28
  6. So, 24/7 + 60/80 = 117/28
    In mixed form: 45/28

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