Add 2/84 and 9/80
2/84 + 9/80 is 229/1680.
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,
2/84 = 2 × 20/84 × 20 = 40/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 21 = 1680,
9/80 = 9 × 21/80 × 21 = 189/1680 - Add the two like fractions:
40/1680 + 189/1680 = 40 + 189/1680 = 229/1680 - So, 2/84 + 9/80 = 229/1680
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