Add 6/90 and 21/80
6/90 + 21/80 is 79/240.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 80 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
6/90 = 6 × 8/90 × 8 = 48/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
21/80 = 21 × 9/80 × 9 = 189/720 - Add the two like fractions:
48/720 + 189/720 = 48 + 189/720 = 237/720 - 237/720 simplified gives 79/240
- So, 6/90 + 21/80 = 79/240
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