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Add 28/24 and 10/80

1st number: 1 4/24, 2nd number: 10/80

28/24 + 10/80 is 31/24.

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,
    28/24 = 28 × 10/24 × 10 = 280/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
    10/80 = 10 × 3/80 × 3 = 30/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    280/240 + 30/240 = 280 + 30/240 = 310/240
  5. 310/240 simplified gives 31/24
  6. So, 28/24 + 10/80 = 31/24
    In mixed form: 17/24

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