Add 3/21 and 4/80
3/21 + 4/80 is 27/140.
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,
3/21 = 3 × 80/21 × 80 = 240/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 21 = 1680,
4/80 = 4 × 21/80 × 21 = 84/1680 - Add the two like fractions:
240/1680 + 84/1680 = 240 + 84/1680 = 324/1680 - 324/1680 simplified gives 27/140
- So, 3/21 + 4/80 = 27/140
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