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Add 45/80 and 2/24

45/80 + 2/24 is 31/48.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 80 and 24 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
    45/80 = 45 × 3/80 × 3 = 135/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 10 = 240,
    2/24 = 2 × 10/24 × 10 = 20/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    135/240 + 20/240 = 135 + 20/240 = 155/240
  5. 155/240 simplified gives 31/48
  6. So, 45/80 + 2/24 = 31/48

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