Add 30/24 and 9/80, Solve 1 6/24 + 9/80 as a fraction

Add 30/24 and 9/80

1^st number: 1 6/24, 2^nd number: 9/80

30/24 + 9/80 is 109/80.

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,
30/24 = 30 × 10/24 × 10 = 300/240
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
9/80 = 9 × 3/80 × 3 = 27/240
Add the two like fractions:
300/240 + 27/240 = 300 + 27/240 = 327/240
327/240 simplified gives 109/80
So, 30/24 + 9/80 = 109/80
In mixed form: 129/80

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