Add 49/80 and 7/10
49/80 + 7/10 is 21/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 10 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
49/80 = 49 × 1/80 × 1 = 49/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 8 = 80,
7/10 = 7 × 8/10 × 8 = 56/80 - Add the two like fractions:
49/80 + 56/80 = 49 + 56/80 = 105/80 - 105/80 simplified gives 21/16
- So, 49/80 + 7/10 = 21/16
In mixed form: 15/16
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