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Add 4/90 and 24/80

4/90 + 24/80 is 31/90.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 80 is 720

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
    4/90 = 4 × 8/90 × 8 = 32/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
    24/80 = 24 × 9/80 × 9 = 216/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    32/720 + 216/720 = 32 + 216/720 = 248/720
  5. 248/720 simplified gives 31/90
  6. So, 4/90 + 24/80 = 31/90

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