Add 16/80 and 3/21
16/80 + 3/21 is 12/35.
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,
16/80 = 16 × 21/80 × 21 = 336/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 80 = 1680,
3/21 = 3 × 80/21 × 80 = 240/1680 - Add the two like fractions:
336/1680 + 240/1680 = 336 + 240/1680 = 576/1680 - 576/1680 simplified gives 12/35
- So, 16/80 + 3/21 = 12/35
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