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Add 24/80 and 1/18

24/80 + 1/18 is 16/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 80 and 18 is 720

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
    24/80 = 24 × 9/80 × 9 = 216/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 40 = 720,
    1/18 = 1 × 40/18 × 40 = 40/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    216/720 + 40/720 = 216 + 40/720 = 256/720
  5. 256/720 simplified gives 16/45
  6. So, 24/80 + 1/18 = 16/45

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