Add 5/24 and 10/80
5/24 + 10/80 is 1/3.
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,
5/24 = 5 × 10/24 × 10 = 50/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
10/80 = 10 × 3/80 × 3 = 30/240 - Add the two like fractions:
50/240 + 30/240 = 50 + 30/240 = 80/240 - 80/240 simplified gives 1/3
- So, 5/24 + 10/80 = 1/3
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