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Add 2/84 and 8/80

2/84 + 8/80 is 13/105.

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,
    2/84 = 2 × 20/84 × 20 = 40/1680
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 21 = 1680,
    8/80 = 8 × 21/80 × 21 = 168/1680
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    40/1680 + 168/1680 = 40 + 168/1680 = 208/1680
  5. 208/1680 simplified gives 13/105
  6. So, 2/84 + 8/80 = 13/105

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