Add 35/21 and 50/80
1st number: 1 14/21, 2nd number: 50/80
35/21 + 50/80 is 55/24.
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,
35/21 = 35 × 80/21 × 80 = 2800/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 21 = 1680,
50/80 = 50 × 21/80 × 21 = 1050/1680 - Add the two like fractions:
2800/1680 + 1050/1680 = 2800 + 1050/1680 = 3850/1680 - 3850/1680 simplified gives 55/24
- So, 35/21 + 50/80 = 55/24
In mixed form: 27/24
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