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Add 80/48 and 14/84

1st number: 1 32/48, 2nd number: 14/84

80/48 + 14/84 is 11/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 84 is 336

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
    80/48 = 80 × 7/48 × 7 = 560/336
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 4 = 336,
    14/84 = 14 × 4/84 × 4 = 56/336
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    560/336 + 56/336 = 560 + 56/336 = 616/336
  5. 616/336 simplified gives 11/6
  6. So, 80/48 + 14/84 = 11/6
    In mixed form: 15/6

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