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Add 54/24 and 30/80

1st number: 2 6/24, 2nd number: 30/80

54/24 + 30/80 is 21/8.

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,
    30/80 = 30 × 3/80 × 3 = 90/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    540/240 + 90/240 = 540 + 90/240 = 630/240
  5. 630/240 simplified gives 21/8
  6. So, 54/24 + 30/80 = 21/8
    In mixed form: 25/8

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