Add 12/6 and 21/80
1st number: 2 0/6, 2nd number: 21/80
12/6 + 21/80 is 181/80.
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,
12/6 = 12 × 40/6 × 40 = 480/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
21/80 = 21 × 3/80 × 3 = 63/240 - Add the two like fractions:
480/240 + 63/240 = 480 + 63/240 = 543/240 - 543/240 simplified gives 181/80
- So, 12/6 + 21/80 = 181/80
In mixed form: 221/80
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