Add 48/21 and 25/80, Solve 2 6/21 + 25/80 as a fraction

Add 48/21 and 25/80

1^st number: 2 6/21, 2^nd number: 25/80

48/21 + 25/80 is 291/112.

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,
48/21 = 48 × 80/21 × 80 = 3840/1680
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 21 = 1680,
25/80 = 25 × 21/80 × 21 = 525/1680
Add the two like fractions:
3840/1680 + 525/1680 = 3840 + 525/1680 = 4365/1680
4365/1680 simplified gives 291/112
So, 48/21 + 25/80 = 291/112
In mixed form: 267/112

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