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Add 32/80 and 40/24

1st number: 32/80, 2nd number: 1 16/24

32/80 + 40/24 is 31/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 80 and 24 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
    32/80 = 32 × 3/80 × 3 = 96/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 10 = 240,
    40/24 = 40 × 10/24 × 10 = 400/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    96/240 + 400/240 = 96 + 400/240 = 496/240
  5. 496/240 simplified gives 31/15
  6. So, 32/80 + 40/24 = 31/15
    In mixed form: 21/15

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