Add 21/80 and 10/18
21/80 + 10/18 is 589/720.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 18 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
21/80 = 21 × 9/80 × 9 = 189/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 40 = 720,
10/18 = 10 × 40/18 × 40 = 400/720 - Add the two like fractions:
189/720 + 400/720 = 189 + 400/720 = 589/720 - So, 21/80 + 10/18 = 589/720
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