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Add 6/24 and 16/80

6/24 + 16/80 is 9/20.

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,
    6/24 = 6 × 10/24 × 10 = 60/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
    16/80 = 16 × 3/80 × 3 = 48/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    60/240 + 48/240 = 60 + 48/240 = 108/240
  5. 108/240 simplified gives 9/20
  6. So, 6/24 + 16/80 = 9/20

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