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Add 75/24 and 9/80

1st number: 3 3/24, 2nd number: 9/80

75/24 + 9/80 is 259/80.

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,
    75/24 = 75 × 10/24 × 10 = 750/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
    9/80 = 9 × 3/80 × 3 = 27/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    750/240 + 27/240 = 750 + 27/240 = 777/240
  5. 777/240 simplified gives 259/80
  6. So, 75/24 + 9/80 = 259/80
    In mixed form: 319/80

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