Add 21/6 and 21/80
1st number: 3 3/6, 2nd number: 21/80
21/6 + 21/80 is 301/80.
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,
21/80 = 21 × 3/80 × 3 = 63/240 - Add the two like fractions:
840/240 + 63/240 = 840 + 63/240 = 903/240 - 903/240 simplified gives 301/80
- So, 21/6 + 21/80 = 301/80
In mixed form: 361/80
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