Add 21/6 and 14/80
1st number: 3 3/6, 2nd number: 14/80
21/6 + 14/80 is 147/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 80 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 40 = 240,
21/6 = 21 × 40/6 × 40 = 840/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
14/80 = 14 × 3/80 × 3 = 42/240 - Add the two like fractions:
840/240 + 42/240 = 840 + 42/240 = 882/240 - 882/240 simplified gives 147/40
- So, 21/6 + 14/80 = 147/40
In mixed form: 327/40
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