Add 3/80 and 24/40
3/80 + 24/40 is 51/80.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 40 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
3/80 = 3 × 1/80 × 1 = 3/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 2 = 80,
24/40 = 24 × 2/40 × 2 = 48/80 - Add the two like fractions:
3/80 + 48/80 = 3 + 48/80 = 51/80 - So, 3/80 + 24/40 = 51/80
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