Add 6/80 and 21/36
6/80 + 21/36 is 79/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 36 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
6/80 = 6 × 9/80 × 9 = 54/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 20 = 720,
21/36 = 21 × 20/36 × 20 = 420/720 - Add the two like fractions:
54/720 + 420/720 = 54 + 420/720 = 474/720 - 474/720 simplified gives 79/120
- So, 6/80 + 21/36 = 79/120
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