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Add 25/24 and 2/80

1st number: 1 1/24, 2nd number: 2/80

25/24 + 2/80 is 16/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 80 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 10 = 240,
    25/24 = 25 × 10/24 × 10 = 250/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
    2/80 = 2 × 3/80 × 3 = 6/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    250/240 + 6/240 = 250 + 6/240 = 256/240
  5. 256/240 simplified gives 16/15
  6. So, 25/24 + 2/80 = 16/15
    In mixed form: 11/15

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