Add 1/80 and 21/90
1/80 + 21/90 is 59/240.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 90 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
1/80 = 1 × 9/80 × 9 = 9/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
21/90 = 21 × 8/90 × 8 = 168/720 - Add the two like fractions:
9/720 + 168/720 = 9 + 168/720 = 177/720 - 177/720 simplified gives 59/240
- So, 1/80 + 21/90 = 59/240
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