Add 9/21 and 3/80
9/21 + 3/80 is 261/560.
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,
9/21 = 9 × 80/21 × 80 = 720/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 21 = 1680,
3/80 = 3 × 21/80 × 21 = 63/1680 - Add the two like fractions:
720/1680 + 63/1680 = 720 + 63/1680 = 783/1680 - 783/1680 simplified gives 261/560
- So, 9/21 + 3/80 = 261/560
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