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Add 24/72 and 27/80

24/72 + 27/80 is 161/240.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 72 and 80 is 720

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 10 = 720,
    24/72 = 24 × 10/72 × 10 = 240/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
    27/80 = 27 × 9/80 × 9 = 243/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    240/720 + 243/720 = 240 + 243/720 = 483/720
  5. 483/720 simplified gives 161/240
  6. So, 24/72 + 27/80 = 161/240

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