Add 10/84 and 70/80
10/84 + 70/80 is 167/168.
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,
10/84 = 10 × 20/84 × 20 = 200/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 21 = 1680,
70/80 = 70 × 21/80 × 21 = 1470/1680 - Add the two like fractions:
200/1680 + 1470/1680 = 200 + 1470/1680 = 1670/1680 - 1670/1680 simplified gives 167/168
- So, 10/84 + 70/80 = 167/168
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