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Add 3/24 and 14/80

3/24 + 14/80 is 3/10.

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,
    3/24 = 3 × 10/24 × 10 = 30/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
    14/80 = 14 × 3/80 × 3 = 42/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    30/240 + 42/240 = 30 + 42/240 = 72/240
  5. 72/240 simplified gives 3/10
  6. So, 3/24 + 14/80 = 3/10

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