Add 8/84 and 20/80
8/84 + 20/80 is 29/84.
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,
8/84 = 8 × 20/84 × 20 = 160/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 21 = 1680,
20/80 = 20 × 21/80 × 21 = 420/1680 - Add the two like fractions:
160/1680 + 420/1680 = 160 + 420/1680 = 580/1680 - 580/1680 simplified gives 29/84
- So, 8/84 + 20/80 = 29/84
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