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Add 56/80 and 2/24

56/80 + 2/24 is 47/60.

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,
    56/80 = 56 × 3/80 × 3 = 168/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 10 = 240,
    2/24 = 2 × 10/24 × 10 = 20/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    168/240 + 20/240 = 168 + 20/240 = 188/240
  5. 188/240 simplified gives 47/60
  6. So, 56/80 + 2/24 = 47/60

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