Add 36/48 and 21/80
36/48 + 21/80 is 81/80.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 80 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
36/48 = 36 × 5/48 × 5 = 180/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
21/80 = 21 × 3/80 × 3 = 63/240 - Add the two like fractions:
180/240 + 63/240 = 180 + 63/240 = 243/240 - 243/240 simplified gives 81/80
- So, 36/48 + 21/80 = 81/80
In mixed form: 11/80
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