Add 27/21 and 28/80
1st number: 1 6/21, 2nd number: 28/80
27/21 + 28/80 is 229/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 80 is 1680
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 80 = 1680,
27/21 = 27 × 80/21 × 80 = 2160/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 21 = 1680,
28/80 = 28 × 21/80 × 21 = 588/1680 - Add the two like fractions:
2160/1680 + 588/1680 = 2160 + 588/1680 = 2748/1680 - 2748/1680 simplified gives 229/140
- So, 27/21 + 28/80 = 229/140
In mixed form: 189/140
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