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Add 24/84 and 14/80

24/84 + 14/80 is 129/280.

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,
    24/84 = 24 × 20/84 × 20 = 480/1680
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 21 = 1680,
    14/80 = 14 × 21/80 × 21 = 294/1680
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    480/1680 + 294/1680 = 480 + 294/1680 = 774/1680
  5. 774/1680 simplified gives 129/280
  6. So, 24/84 + 14/80 = 129/280

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