Add 21/3 and 63/80
1st number: 7 0/3, 2nd number: 63/80
21/3 + 63/80 is 623/80.
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,
63/80 = 63 × 3/80 × 3 = 189/240 - Add the two like fractions:
1680/240 + 189/240 = 1680 + 189/240 = 1869/240 - 1869/240 simplified gives 623/80
- So, 21/3 + 63/80 = 623/80
In mixed form: 763/80
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