Add 12/84 and 14/80
12/84 + 14/80 is 89/280.
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,
12/84 = 12 × 20/84 × 20 = 240/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 21 = 1680,
14/80 = 14 × 21/80 × 21 = 294/1680 - Add the two like fractions:
240/1680 + 294/1680 = 240 + 294/1680 = 534/1680 - 534/1680 simplified gives 89/280
- So, 12/84 + 14/80 = 89/280
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