Add 30/21 and 24/80
1st number: 1 9/21, 2nd number: 24/80
30/21 + 24/80 is 121/70.
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,
30/21 = 30 × 80/21 × 80 = 2400/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 21 = 1680,
24/80 = 24 × 21/80 × 21 = 504/1680 - Add the two like fractions:
2400/1680 + 504/1680 = 2400 + 504/1680 = 2904/1680 - 2904/1680 simplified gives 121/70
- So, 30/21 + 24/80 = 121/70
In mixed form: 151/70
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