Add 42/24 and 10/80
1st number: 1 18/24, 2nd number: 10/80
42/24 + 10/80 is 15/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
42/24 = 42 × 10/24 × 10 = 420/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
10/80 = 10 × 3/80 × 3 = 30/240 - Add the two like fractions:
420/240 + 30/240 = 420 + 30/240 = 450/240 - 450/240 simplified gives 15/8
- So, 42/24 + 10/80 = 15/8
In mixed form: 17/8
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