Add 24/80 and 15/21
24/80 + 15/21 is 71/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 21 is 1680
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 21 = 1680,
24/80 = 24 × 21/80 × 21 = 504/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 80 = 1680,
15/21 = 15 × 80/21 × 80 = 1200/1680 - Add the two like fractions:
504/1680 + 1200/1680 = 504 + 1200/1680 = 1704/1680 - 1704/1680 simplified gives 71/70
- So, 24/80 + 15/21 = 71/70
In mixed form: 11/70
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