Add 4/24 and 15/80, Solve 4/24 + 15/80 as a fraction

Add 4/24 and 15/80

4/24 + 15/80 is 17/48.

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,
4/24 = 4 × 10/24 × 10 = 40/240
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
15/80 = 15 × 3/80 × 3 = 45/240
Add the two like fractions:
40/240 + 45/240 = 40 + 45/240 = 85/240
85/240 simplified gives 17/48
So, 4/24 + 15/80 = 17/48

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