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Add 80/24 and 10/5

1st number: 3 8/24, 2nd number: 2 0/5

80/24 + 10/5 is 16/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 5 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
    80/24 = 80 × 5/24 × 5 = 400/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 24 = 120,
    10/5 = 10 × 24/5 × 24 = 240/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    400/120 + 240/120 = 400 + 240/120 = 640/120
  5. 640/120 simplified gives 16/3
  6. So, 80/24 + 10/5 = 16/3
    In mixed form: 51/3

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