Add 80/21 and 6/48, Solve 3 17/21 + 6/48 as a fraction

Add 80/21 and 6/48

1^st number: 3 17/21, 2^nd number: 6/48

80/21 + 6/48 is 661/168.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 48 is 336

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 16 = 336,
80/21 = 80 × 16/21 × 16 = 1280/336
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
6/48 = 6 × 7/48 × 7 = 42/336
Add the two like fractions:
1280/336 + 42/336 = 1280 + 42/336 = 1322/336
1322/336 simplified gives 661/168
So, 80/21 + 6/48 = 661/168
In mixed form: 3157/168

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