Add 21/80 and 32/81
21/80 + 32/81 is 4261/6480.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 81 is 6480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 6480 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 81 = 6480,
21/80 = 21 × 81/80 × 81 = 1701/6480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 80 = 6480,
32/81 = 32 × 80/81 × 80 = 2560/6480 - Add the two like fractions:
1701/6480 + 2560/6480 = 1701 + 2560/6480 = 4261/6480 - So, 21/80 + 32/81 = 4261/6480
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