Add 6/80 and 21/56
6/80 + 21/56 is 9/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 56 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
6/80 = 6 × 7/80 × 7 = 42/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 10 = 560,
21/56 = 21 × 10/56 × 10 = 210/560 - Add the two like fractions:
42/560 + 210/560 = 42 + 210/560 = 252/560 - 252/560 simplified gives 9/20
- So, 6/80 + 21/56 = 9/20
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