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Add 5/24 and 2/80

5/24 + 2/80 is 7/30.

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,
    5/24 = 5 × 10/24 × 10 = 50/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
    2/80 = 2 × 3/80 × 3 = 6/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    50/240 + 6/240 = 50 + 6/240 = 56/240
  5. 56/240 simplified gives 7/30
  6. So, 5/24 + 2/80 = 7/30

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