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Add 4/3 and 24/80

1st number: 1 1/3, 2nd number: 24/80

4/3 + 24/80 is 49/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 80 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 80 = 240,
    4/3 = 4 × 80/3 × 80 = 320/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
    24/80 = 24 × 3/80 × 3 = 72/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    320/240 + 72/240 = 320 + 72/240 = 392/240
  5. 392/240 simplified gives 49/30
  6. So, 4/3 + 24/80 = 49/30
    In mixed form: 119/30

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