Add 6/80 and 18/84
6/80 + 18/84 is 81/280.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 84 is 1680
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 21 = 1680,
6/80 = 6 × 21/80 × 21 = 126/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 20 = 1680,
18/84 = 18 × 20/84 × 20 = 360/1680 - Add the two like fractions:
126/1680 + 360/1680 = 126 + 360/1680 = 486/1680 - 486/1680 simplified gives 81/280
- So, 6/80 + 18/84 = 81/280
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