Add 32/21 and 49/80
1st number: 1 11/21, 2nd number: 49/80
32/21 + 49/80 is 3589/1680.
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,
32/21 = 32 × 80/21 × 80 = 2560/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 21 = 1680,
49/80 = 49 × 21/80 × 21 = 1029/1680 - Add the two like fractions:
2560/1680 + 1029/1680 = 2560 + 1029/1680 = 3589/1680 - So, 32/21 + 49/80 = 3589/1680
In mixed form: 2229/1680
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