Add 21/35 and 28/80
21/35 + 28/80 is 19/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 80 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
21/35 = 21 × 16/35 × 16 = 336/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
28/80 = 28 × 7/80 × 7 = 196/560 - Add the two like fractions:
336/560 + 196/560 = 336 + 196/560 = 532/560 - 532/560 simplified gives 19/20
- So, 21/35 + 28/80 = 19/20
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