Add 21/28 and 3/80
21/28 + 3/80 is 63/80.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 80 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 20 = 560,
21/28 = 21 × 20/28 × 20 = 420/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
3/80 = 3 × 7/80 × 7 = 21/560 - Add the two like fractions:
420/560 + 21/560 = 420 + 21/560 = 441/560 - 441/560 simplified gives 63/80
- So, 21/28 + 3/80 = 63/80
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