Add 3/84 and 2/80
3/84 + 2/80 is 17/280.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 80 is 1680
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 20 = 1680,
3/84 = 3 × 20/84 × 20 = 60/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 21 = 1680,
2/80 = 2 × 21/80 × 21 = 42/1680 - Add the two like fractions:
60/1680 + 42/1680 = 60 + 42/1680 = 102/1680 - 102/1680 simplified gives 17/280
- So, 3/84 + 2/80 = 17/280
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