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Add 24/80 and 5/6

24/80 + 5/6 is 17/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 80 and 6 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
    24/80 = 24 × 3/80 × 3 = 72/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 40 = 240,
    5/6 = 5 × 40/6 × 40 = 200/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    72/240 + 200/240 = 72 + 200/240 = 272/240
  5. 272/240 simplified gives 17/15
  6. So, 24/80 + 5/6 = 17/15
    In mixed form: 12/15

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