Add 9/24 and 16/80
9/24 + 16/80 is 23/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 10 = 240,
9/24 = 9 × 10/24 × 10 = 90/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
16/80 = 16 × 3/80 × 3 = 48/240 - Add the two like fractions:
90/240 + 48/240 = 90 + 48/240 = 138/240 - 138/240 simplified gives 23/40
- So, 9/24 + 16/80 = 23/40
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