Add 21/3 and 6/80
1st number: 7 0/3, 2nd number: 6/80
21/3 + 6/80 is 283/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 80 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 80 = 240,
21/3 = 21 × 80/3 × 80 = 1680/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
6/80 = 6 × 3/80 × 3 = 18/240 - Add the two like fractions:
1680/240 + 18/240 = 1680 + 18/240 = 1698/240 - 1698/240 simplified gives 283/40
- So, 21/3 + 6/80 = 283/40
In mixed form: 73/40
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