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Add 24/80 and 96/30

1st number: 24/80, 2nd number: 3 6/30

24/80 + 96/30 is 7/2.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 80 and 30 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 30 × 8 = 240,
    96/30 = 96 × 8/30 × 8 = 768/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    72/240 + 768/240 = 72 + 768/240 = 840/240
  5. 840/240 simplified gives 7/2
  6. So, 24/80 + 96/30 = 7/2
    In mixed form: 31/2

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