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Add 3/6 and 24/80

3/6 + 24/80 is 4/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 80 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 40 = 240,
    3/6 = 3 × 40/6 × 40 = 120/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
    24/80 = 24 × 3/80 × 3 = 72/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    120/240 + 72/240 = 120 + 72/240 = 192/240
  5. 192/240 simplified gives 4/5
  6. So, 3/6 + 24/80 = 4/5

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