Add 5/84 and 32/80
5/84 + 32/80 is 193/420.
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,
5/84 = 5 × 20/84 × 20 = 100/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 21 = 1680,
32/80 = 32 × 21/80 × 21 = 672/1680 - Add the two like fractions:
100/1680 + 672/1680 = 100 + 672/1680 = 772/1680 - 772/1680 simplified gives 193/420
- So, 5/84 + 32/80 = 193/420
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