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Add 6/21 and 32/80

6/21 + 32/80 is 24/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 80 = 1680,
    6/21 = 6 × 80/21 × 80 = 480/1680
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 21 = 1680,
    32/80 = 32 × 21/80 × 21 = 672/1680
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    480/1680 + 672/1680 = 480 + 672/1680 = 1152/1680
  5. 1152/1680 simplified gives 24/35
  6. So, 6/21 + 32/80 = 24/35

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