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Add 80/5 and 35/84

1st number: 16 0/5, 2nd number: 35/84

80/5 + 35/84 is 197/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 84 is 420

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 84 = 420,
    80/5 = 80 × 84/5 × 84 = 6720/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
    35/84 = 35 × 5/84 × 5 = 175/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    6720/420 + 175/420 = 6720 + 175/420 = 6895/420
  5. 6895/420 simplified gives 197/12
  6. So, 80/5 + 35/84 = 197/12
    In mixed form: 165/12

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