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Add 75/80 and 24/30

75/80 + 24/30 is 139/80.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 80 and 30 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
    75/80 = 75 × 3/80 × 3 = 225/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
    24/30 = 24 × 8/30 × 8 = 192/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    225/240 + 192/240 = 225 + 192/240 = 417/240
  5. 417/240 simplified gives 139/80
  6. So, 75/80 + 24/30 = 139/80
    In mixed form: 159/80

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