Add 6/21 and 2/80
6/21 + 2/80 is 87/280.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
6/21 = 6 × 80/21 × 80 = 480/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 21 = 1680,
2/80 = 2 × 21/80 × 21 = 42/1680 - Add the two like fractions:
480/1680 + 42/1680 = 480 + 42/1680 = 522/1680 - 522/1680 simplified gives 87/280
- So, 6/21 + 2/80 = 87/280
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