Add 24/80 and 14/9, Solve 24/80 + 1 5/9 as a fraction

Add 24/80 and 14/9

1^st number: 24/80, 2^nd number: 1 5/9

24/80 + 14/9 is 167/90.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 9 is 720

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
24/80 = 24 × 9/80 × 9 = 216/720
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 80 = 720,
14/9 = 14 × 80/9 × 80 = 1120/720
Add the two like fractions:
216/720 + 1120/720 = 216 + 1120/720 = 1336/720
1336/720 simplified gives 167/90
So, 24/80 + 14/9 = 167/90
In mixed form: 177/90

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