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Add 1/84 and 30/80

1/84 + 30/80 is 65/168.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 20 = 1680,
    1/84 = 1 × 20/84 × 20 = 20/1680
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 21 = 1680,
    30/80 = 30 × 21/80 × 21 = 630/1680
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    20/1680 + 630/1680 = 20 + 630/1680 = 650/1680
  5. 650/1680 simplified gives 65/168
  6. So, 1/84 + 30/80 = 65/168

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