Add 21/80 and 4/70
21/80 + 4/70 is 179/560.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 70 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
21/80 = 21 × 7/80 × 7 = 147/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 8 = 560,
4/70 = 4 × 8/70 × 8 = 32/560 - Add the two like fractions:
147/560 + 32/560 = 147 + 32/560 = 179/560 - So, 21/80 + 4/70 = 179/560
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