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Add 24/9 and 49/80

1st number: 2 6/9, 2nd number: 49/80

24/9 + 49/80 is 787/240.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 80 is 720

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 80 = 720,
    24/9 = 24 × 80/9 × 80 = 1920/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
    49/80 = 49 × 9/80 × 9 = 441/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1920/720 + 441/720 = 1920 + 441/720 = 2361/720
  5. 2361/720 simplified gives 787/240
  6. So, 24/9 + 49/80 = 787/240
    In mixed form: 367/240

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