Add 25/80 and 5/21
25/80 + 5/21 is 185/336.
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,
25/80 = 25 × 21/80 × 21 = 525/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 80 = 1680,
5/21 = 5 × 80/21 × 80 = 400/1680 - Add the two like fractions:
525/1680 + 400/1680 = 525 + 400/1680 = 925/1680 - 925/1680 simplified gives 185/336
- So, 25/80 + 5/21 = 185/336
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