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Add 14/84 and 8/80

14/84 + 8/80 is 4/15.

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,
    14/84 = 14 × 20/84 × 20 = 280/1680
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 21 = 1680,
    8/80 = 8 × 21/80 × 21 = 168/1680
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    280/1680 + 168/1680 = 280 + 168/1680 = 448/1680
  5. 448/1680 simplified gives 4/15
  6. So, 14/84 + 8/80 = 4/15

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