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Add 80/24 and 6/25

1st number: 3 8/24, 2nd number: 6/25

80/24 + 6/25 is 268/75.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 25 is 600

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
    80/24 = 80 × 25/24 × 25 = 2000/600
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 24 = 600,
    6/25 = 6 × 24/25 × 24 = 144/600
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2000/600 + 144/600 = 2000 + 144/600 = 2144/600
  5. 2144/600 simplified gives 268/75
  6. So, 80/24 + 6/25 = 268/75
    In mixed form: 343/75

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