Add 10/2 and 21/80
1st number: 5 0/2, 2nd number: 21/80
102 + 2180 is 42180.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 80 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 40 = 80,
102 = 10 × 402 × 40 = 40080 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
2180 = 21 × 180 × 1 = 2180 - Add the two like fractions:
40080 + 2180 = 400 + 2180 = 42180 - So, 10/2 + 21/80 = 421/80
In mixed form: 52180
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