Add 7/80 and 1/24
7/80 + 1/24 is 31/240.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
7/80 = 7 × 3/80 × 3 = 21/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 10 = 240,
1/24 = 1 × 10/24 × 10 = 10/240 - Add the two like fractions:
21/240 + 10/240 = 21 + 10/240 = 31/240 - So, 7/80 + 1/24 = 31/240
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