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Add 30/80 and 70/84

30/80 + 70/84 is 29/24.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 80 and 84 is 1680

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 21 = 1680,
    30/80 = 30 × 21/80 × 21 = 630/1680
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 20 = 1680,
    70/84 = 70 × 20/84 × 20 = 1400/1680
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    630/1680 + 1400/1680 = 630 + 1400/1680 = 2030/1680
  5. 2030/1680 simplified gives 29/24
  6. So, 30/80 + 70/84 = 29/24
    In mixed form: 15/24

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