Add 3/24 and 14/80
3/24 + 14/80 is 3/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 10 = 240,
3/24 = 3 × 10/24 × 10 = 30/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
14/80 = 14 × 3/80 × 3 = 42/240 - Add the two like fractions:
30/240 + 42/240 = 30 + 42/240 = 72/240 - 72/240 simplified gives 3/10
- So, 3/24 + 14/80 = 3/10
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