Add 80/84 and 14/72
80/84 + 14/72 is 289/252.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 72 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 6 = 504,
80/84 = 80 × 6/84 × 6 = 480/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
14/72 = 14 × 7/72 × 7 = 98/504 - Add the two like fractions:
480/504 + 98/504 = 480 + 98/504 = 578/504 - 578/504 simplified gives 289/252
- So, 80/84 + 14/72 = 289/252
In mixed form: 137/252
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