Add 10/80 and 3/21
10/80 + 3/21 is 15/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 21 is 1680
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 21 = 1680,
10/80 = 10 × 21/80 × 21 = 210/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 80 = 1680,
3/21 = 3 × 80/21 × 80 = 240/1680 - Add the two like fractions:
210/1680 + 240/1680 = 210 + 240/1680 = 450/1680 - 450/1680 simplified gives 15/56
- So, 10/80 + 3/21 = 15/56
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