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Add 24/80 and 70/81

24/80 + 70/81 is 943/810.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 80 and 81 is 6480

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 6480
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 81 = 6480,
    24/80 = 24 × 81/80 × 81 = 1944/6480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 80 = 6480,
    70/81 = 70 × 80/81 × 80 = 5600/6480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1944/6480 + 5600/6480 = 1944 + 5600/6480 = 7544/6480
  5. 7544/6480 simplified gives 943/810
  6. So, 24/80 + 70/81 = 943/810
    In mixed form: 1133/810

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