Add 7/80 and 7/42
7/80 + 7/42 is 61/240.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 42 is 1680
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 21 = 1680,
7/80 = 7 × 21/80 × 21 = 147/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 40 = 1680,
7/42 = 7 × 40/42 × 40 = 280/1680 - Add the two like fractions:
147/1680 + 280/1680 = 147 + 280/1680 = 427/1680 - 427/1680 simplified gives 61/240
- So, 7/80 + 7/42 = 61/240
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