Add 40/84 and 70/80
40/84 + 70/80 is 227/168.
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,
40/84 = 40 × 20/84 × 20 = 800/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 21 = 1680,
70/80 = 70 × 21/80 × 21 = 1470/1680 - Add the two like fractions:
800/1680 + 1470/1680 = 800 + 1470/1680 = 2270/1680 - 2270/1680 simplified gives 227/168
- So, 40/84 + 70/80 = 227/168
In mixed form: 159/168
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