Add 21/80 and 6/45
21/80 + 6/45 is 19/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 45 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 45 × 16 = 720,
6/45 = 6 × 16/45 × 16 = 96/720 - Add the two like fractions:
189/720 + 96/720 = 189 + 96/720 = 285/720 - 285/720 simplified gives 19/48
- So, 21/80 + 6/45 = 19/48
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