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Add 63/80 and 10/24

63/80 + 10/24 is 289/240.

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,
    63/80 = 63 × 3/80 × 3 = 189/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 10 = 240,
    10/24 = 10 × 10/24 × 10 = 100/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    189/240 + 100/240 = 189 + 100/240 = 289/240
  5. So, 63/80 + 10/24 = 289/240
    In mixed form: 149/240

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