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Add 7/24 and 45/80

7/24 + 45/80 is 41/48.

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,
    7/24 = 7 × 10/24 × 10 = 70/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
    45/80 = 45 × 3/80 × 3 = 135/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    70/240 + 135/240 = 70 + 135/240 = 205/240
  5. 205/240 simplified gives 41/48
  6. So, 7/24 + 45/80 = 41/48

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