Add 3/24 and 15/80
3/24 + 15/80 is 5/16.
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,
15/80 = 15 × 3/80 × 3 = 45/240 - Add the two like fractions:
30/240 + 45/240 = 30 + 45/240 = 75/240 - 75/240 simplified gives 5/16
- So, 3/24 + 15/80 = 5/16
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