Add 7/21 and 3/80
7/21 + 3/80 is 89/240.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 80 is 1680
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 80 = 1680,
7/21 = 7 × 80/21 × 80 = 560/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 21 = 1680,
3/80 = 3 × 21/80 × 21 = 63/1680 - Add the two like fractions:
560/1680 + 63/1680 = 560 + 63/1680 = 623/1680 - 623/1680 simplified gives 89/240
- So, 7/21 + 3/80 = 89/240
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