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Add 60/9 and 24/80

1st number: 6 6/9, 2nd number: 24/80

60/9 + 24/80 is 209/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 80 is 720

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 80 = 720,
    60/9 = 60 × 80/9 × 80 = 4800/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
    24/80 = 24 × 9/80 × 9 = 216/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4800/720 + 216/720 = 4800 + 216/720 = 5016/720
  5. 5016/720 simplified gives 209/30
  6. So, 60/9 + 24/80 = 209/30
    In mixed form: 629/30

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