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Add 24/80 and 30/25

1st number: 24/80, 2nd number: 1 5/25

24/80 + 30/25 is 3/2.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 80 and 25 is 400

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 5 = 400,
    24/80 = 24 × 5/80 × 5 = 120/400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 16 = 400,
    30/25 = 30 × 16/25 × 16 = 480/400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    120/400 + 480/400 = 120 + 480/400 = 600/400
  5. 600/400 simplified gives 3/2
  6. So, 24/80 + 30/25 = 3/2
    In mixed form: 11/2

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