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Add 8/84 and 2/80

8/84 + 2/80 is 101/840.

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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,
   8/84 = 8 × 20/84 × 20 = 160/1680
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 21 = 1680,
   2/80 = 2 × 21/80 × 21 = 42/1680
4. Add the two like fractions:
   160/1680 + 42/1680 = 160 + 42/1680 = 202/1680
5. 202/1680 simplified gives 101/840
6. So, 8/84 + 2/80 = 101/840

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