Add 6/75 and 21/80
6/75 + 21/80 is 137/400.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 80 is 1200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
6/75 = 6 × 16/75 × 16 = 96/1200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 15 = 1200,
21/80 = 21 × 15/80 × 15 = 315/1200 - Add the two like fractions:
96/1200 + 315/1200 = 96 + 315/1200 = 411/1200 - 411/1200 simplified gives 137/400
- So, 6/75 + 21/80 = 137/400
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