Add 81/21 and 70/80
1st number: 3 18/21, 2nd number: 70/80
81/21 + 70/80 is 265/56.
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,
81/21 = 81 × 80/21 × 80 = 6480/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 21 = 1680,
70/80 = 70 × 21/80 × 21 = 1470/1680 - Add the two like fractions:
6480/1680 + 1470/1680 = 6480 + 1470/1680 = 7950/1680 - 7950/1680 simplified gives 265/56
- So, 81/21 + 70/80 = 265/56
In mixed form: 441/56
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