Add 21/48 and 10/80
21/48 + 10/80 is 9/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 80 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
21/48 = 21 × 5/48 × 5 = 105/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
10/80 = 10 × 3/80 × 3 = 30/240 - Add the two like fractions:
105/240 + 30/240 = 105 + 30/240 = 135/240 - 135/240 simplified gives 9/16
- So, 21/48 + 10/80 = 9/16
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