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Add 80/64 and 14/84

1st number: 1 16/64, 2nd number: 14/84

80/64 + 14/84 is 17/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 64 and 84 is 1344

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1344
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 21 = 1344,
    80/64 = 80 × 21/64 × 21 = 1680/1344
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 16 = 1344,
    14/84 = 14 × 16/84 × 16 = 224/1344
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1680/1344 + 224/1344 = 1680 + 224/1344 = 1904/1344
  5. 1904/1344 simplified gives 17/12
  6. So, 80/64 + 14/84 = 17/12
    In mixed form: 15/12

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