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Add 54/7 and 24/80

1st number: 7 5/7, 2nd number: 24/80

54/7 + 24/80 is 561/70.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 80 is 560

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 80 = 560,
    54/7 = 54 × 80/7 × 80 = 4320/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
    24/80 = 24 × 7/80 × 7 = 168/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4320/560 + 168/560 = 4320 + 168/560 = 4488/560
  5. 4488/560 simplified gives 561/70
  6. So, 54/7 + 24/80 = 561/70
    In mixed form: 81/70

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