Add 21/90 and 56/80
21/90 + 56/80 is 14/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 80 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
21/90 = 21 × 8/90 × 8 = 168/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
56/80 = 56 × 9/80 × 9 = 504/720 - Add the two like fractions:
168/720 + 504/720 = 168 + 504/720 = 672/720 - 672/720 simplified gives 14/15
- So, 21/90 + 56/80 = 14/15
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