Add 7/28 and 21/80
7/28 + 21/80 is 41/80.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 80 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 20 = 560,
7/28 = 7 × 20/28 × 20 = 140/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
21/80 = 21 × 7/80 × 7 = 147/560 - Add the two like fractions:
140/560 + 147/560 = 140 + 147/560 = 287/560 - 287/560 simplified gives 41/80
- So, 7/28 + 21/80 = 41/80
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