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Add 42/24 and 3/80

1st number: 1 18/24, 2nd number: 3/80

42/24 + 3/80 is 143/80.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 10 = 240,
    42/24 = 42 × 10/24 × 10 = 420/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
    3/80 = 3 × 3/80 × 3 = 9/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    420/240 + 9/240 = 420 + 9/240 = 429/240
  5. 429/240 simplified gives 143/80
  6. So, 42/24 + 3/80 = 143/80
    In mixed form: 163/80

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