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Add 54/80 and 24/70

54/80 + 24/70 is 57/56.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 80 and 70 is 560

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
    54/80 = 54 × 7/80 × 7 = 378/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 8 = 560,
    24/70 = 24 × 8/70 × 8 = 192/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    378/560 + 192/560 = 378 + 192/560 = 570/560
  5. 570/560 simplified gives 57/56
  6. So, 54/80 + 24/70 = 57/56
    In mixed form: 11/56

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