Add 16/21 and 14/80
16/21 + 14/80 is 787/840.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 80 is 1680
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 80 = 1680,
16/21 = 16 × 80/21 × 80 = 1280/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 21 = 1680,
14/80 = 14 × 21/80 × 21 = 294/1680 - Add the two like fractions:
1280/1680 + 294/1680 = 1280 + 294/1680 = 1574/1680 - 1574/1680 simplified gives 787/840
- So, 16/21 + 14/80 = 787/840
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