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Add 24/80 and 42/25

1st number: 24/80, 2nd number: 1 17/25

24/80 + 42/25 is 99/50.

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,
    42/25 = 42 × 16/25 × 16 = 672/400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    120/400 + 672/400 = 120 + 672/400 = 792/400
  5. 792/400 simplified gives 99/50
  6. So, 24/80 + 42/25 = 99/50
    In mixed form: 149/50

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