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Add 2/15 and 80/84

2/15 + 80/84 is 38/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 84 is 420

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 28 = 420,
    2/15 = 2 × 28/15 × 28 = 56/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
    80/84 = 80 × 5/84 × 5 = 400/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    56/420 + 400/420 = 56 + 400/420 = 456/420
  5. 456/420 simplified gives 38/35
  6. So, 2/15 + 80/84 = 38/35
    In mixed form: 13/35

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