Add 6/12 and 21/80, Solve 6/12 + 21/80 as a fraction

Add 6/12 and 21/80

6/12 + 21/80 is 61/80.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 80 is 240

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 20 = 240,
6/12 = 6 × 20/12 × 20 = 120/240
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
21/80 = 21 × 3/80 × 3 = 63/240
Add the two like fractions:
120/240 + 63/240 = 120 + 63/240 = 183/240
183/240 simplified gives 61/80
So, 6/12 + 21/80 = 61/80

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