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Add 80/24 and 90/96

1st number: 3 8/24, 2nd number: 90/96

80/24 + 90/96 is 205/48.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 96 is 96

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 4 = 96,
    80/24 = 80 × 4/24 × 4 = 320/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
    90/96 = 90 × 1/96 × 1 = 90/96
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    320/96 + 90/96 = 320 + 90/96 = 410/96
  5. 410/96 simplified gives 205/48
  6. So, 80/24 + 90/96 = 205/48
    In mixed form: 413/48

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