Add 21/54 and 10/80
21/54 + 10/80 is 37/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 80 is 2160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2160 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 40 = 2160,
21/54 = 21 × 40/54 × 40 = 840/2160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 27 = 2160,
10/80 = 10 × 27/80 × 27 = 270/2160 - Add the two like fractions:
840/2160 + 270/2160 = 840 + 270/2160 = 1110/2160 - 1110/2160 simplified gives 37/72
- So, 21/54 + 10/80 = 37/72
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