Add 21/6 and 9/80
1st number: 3 3/6, 2nd number: 9/80
21/6 + 9/80 is 289/80.
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,
9/80 = 9 × 3/80 × 3 = 27/240 - Add the two like fractions:
840/240 + 27/240 = 840 + 27/240 = 867/240 - 867/240 simplified gives 289/80
- So, 21/6 + 9/80 = 289/80
In mixed form: 349/80
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