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Add 72/24 and 10/80

1st number: 3 0/24, 2nd number: 10/80

72/24 + 10/80 is 25/8.

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,
    72/24 = 72 × 10/24 × 10 = 720/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
    10/80 = 10 × 3/80 × 3 = 30/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    720/240 + 30/240 = 720 + 30/240 = 750/240
  5. 750/240 simplified gives 25/8
  6. So, 72/24 + 10/80 = 25/8
    In mixed form: 31/8

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