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Add 10/84 and 72/8

1st number: 10/84, 2nd number: 9 0/8

10/84 + 72/8 is 383/42.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 84 and 8 is 168

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
    10/84 = 10 × 2/84 × 2 = 20/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
    72/8 = 72 × 21/8 × 21 = 1512/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    20/168 + 1512/168 = 20 + 1512/168 = 1532/168
  5. 1532/168 simplified gives 383/42
  6. So, 10/84 + 72/8 = 383/42
    In mixed form: 95/42

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