Add 7/24 and 18/80
7/24 + 18/80 is 31/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 10 = 240,
7/24 = 7 × 10/24 × 10 = 70/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
18/80 = 18 × 3/80 × 3 = 54/240 - Add the two like fractions:
70/240 + 54/240 = 70 + 54/240 = 124/240 - 124/240 simplified gives 31/60
- So, 7/24 + 18/80 = 31/60
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