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Add 45/24 and 3/80

1st number: 1 21/24, 2nd number: 3/80

45/24 + 3/80 is 153/80.

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,
    45/24 = 45 × 10/24 × 10 = 450/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
    3/80 = 3 × 3/80 × 3 = 9/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    450/240 + 9/240 = 450 + 9/240 = 459/240
  5. 459/240 simplified gives 153/80
  6. So, 45/24 + 3/80 = 153/80
    In mixed form: 173/80

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