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Add 24/80 and 9/54

24/80 + 9/54 is 7/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 80 and 54 is 2160

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2160
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 27 = 2160,
    24/80 = 24 × 27/80 × 27 = 648/2160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 40 = 2160,
    9/54 = 9 × 40/54 × 40 = 360/2160
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    648/2160 + 360/2160 = 648 + 360/2160 = 1008/2160
  5. 1008/2160 simplified gives 7/15
  6. So, 24/80 + 9/54 = 7/15

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