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Add 54/80 and 7/24

54/80 + 7/24 is 29/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 80 and 24 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
    54/80 = 54 × 3/80 × 3 = 162/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 10 = 240,
    7/24 = 7 × 10/24 × 10 = 70/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    162/240 + 70/240 = 162 + 70/240 = 232/240
  5. 232/240 simplified gives 29/30
  6. So, 54/80 + 7/24 = 29/30

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