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Add 80/24 and 3/84

1st number: 3 8/24, 2nd number: 3/84

80/24 + 3/84 is 283/84.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 84 is 168

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
    80/24 = 80 × 7/24 × 7 = 560/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
    3/84 = 3 × 2/84 × 2 = 6/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    560/168 + 6/168 = 560 + 6/168 = 566/168
  5. 566/168 simplified gives 283/84
  6. So, 80/24 + 3/84 = 283/84
    In mixed form: 331/84

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