Add 20/6 and 21/80
1st number: 3 2/6, 2nd number: 21/80
20/6 + 21/80 is 863/240.
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,
20/6 = 20 × 40/6 × 40 = 800/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
21/80 = 21 × 3/80 × 3 = 63/240 - Add the two like fractions:
800/240 + 63/240 = 800 + 63/240 = 863/240 - So, 20/6 + 21/80 = 863/240
In mixed form: 3143/240
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