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Add 54/24 and 3/80

1st number: 2 6/24, 2nd number: 3/80

54/24 + 3/80 is 183/80.

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,
    54/24 = 54 × 10/24 × 10 = 540/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
    3/80 = 3 × 3/80 × 3 = 9/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    540/240 + 9/240 = 540 + 9/240 = 549/240
  5. 549/240 simplified gives 183/80
  6. So, 54/24 + 3/80 = 183/80
    In mixed form: 223/80

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