Add 1/6 and 21/80
1/6 + 21/80 is 103/240.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 80 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 40 = 240,
1/6 = 1 × 40/6 × 40 = 40/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
21/80 = 21 × 3/80 × 3 = 63/240 - Add the two like fractions:
40/240 + 63/240 = 40 + 63/240 = 103/240 - So, 1/6 + 21/80 = 103/240
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 2/6+21/80 1/6+42/80 1/12+21/80 3/6+21/80 1/6+63/80 1/18+21/80 5/6+21/80 1/30+21/80 7/6+21/80 1/42+21/80