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Add 6/24 and 56/80

6/24 + 56/80 is 19/20.

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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,
   56/80 = 56 × 3/80 × 3 = 168/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   60/240 + 168/240 = 60 + 168/240 = 228/240
5. 228/240 simplified gives 19/20
6. So, 6/24 + 56/80 = 19/20

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