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Add 80/32 and 14/84

1st number: 2 16/32, 2nd number: 14/84

80/32 + 14/84 is 8/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 84 is 672

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
    80/32 = 80 × 21/32 × 21 = 1680/672
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 8 = 672,
    14/84 = 14 × 8/84 × 8 = 112/672
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1680/672 + 112/672 = 1680 + 112/672 = 1792/672
  5. 1792/672 simplified gives 8/3
  6. So, 80/32 + 14/84 = 8/3
    In mixed form: 22/3

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