Add 80/2 and 14/84
1st number: 40 0/2, 2nd number: 14/84
80/2 + 14/84 is 241/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 84 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 42 = 84,
80/2 = 80 × 42/2 × 42 = 3360/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
14/84 = 14 × 1/84 × 1 = 14/84 - Add the two like fractions:
3360/84 + 14/84 = 3360 + 14/84 = 3374/84 - 3374/84 simplified gives 241/6
- So, 80/2 + 14/84 = 241/6
In mixed form: 401/6
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