Add 25/80 and 21/45
25/80 + 21/45 is 187/240.
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,
25/80 = 25 × 9/80 × 9 = 225/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
21/45 = 21 × 16/45 × 16 = 336/720 - Add the two like fractions:
225/720 + 336/720 = 225 + 336/720 = 561/720 - 561/720 simplified gives 187/240
- So, 25/80 + 21/45 = 187/240
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