Add 56/80 and 9/21
56/80 + 9/21 is 79/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 21 is 1680
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 21 = 1680,
56/80 = 56 × 21/80 × 21 = 1176/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 80 = 1680,
9/21 = 9 × 80/21 × 80 = 720/1680 - Add the two like fractions:
1176/1680 + 720/1680 = 1176 + 720/1680 = 1896/1680 - 1896/1680 simplified gives 79/70
- So, 56/80 + 9/21 = 79/70
In mixed form: 19/70
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