Add 30/21 and 42/80
1st number: 1 9/21, 2nd number: 42/80
30/21 + 42/80 is 547/280.
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,
42/80 = 42 × 21/80 × 21 = 882/1680 - Add the two like fractions:
2400/1680 + 882/1680 = 2400 + 882/1680 = 3282/1680 - 3282/1680 simplified gives 547/280
- So, 30/21 + 42/80 = 547/280
In mixed form: 1267/280
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