Add 80/84 and 16/45
80/84 + 16/45 is 412/315.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 45 is 1260
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 15 = 1260,
80/84 = 80 × 15/84 × 15 = 1200/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 28 = 1260,
16/45 = 16 × 28/45 × 28 = 448/1260 - Add the two like fractions:
1200/1260 + 448/1260 = 1200 + 448/1260 = 1648/1260 - 1648/1260 simplified gives 412/315
- So, 80/84 + 16/45 = 412/315
In mixed form: 197/315
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