Add 80/84 and 2/4
80/84 + 2/4 is 61/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 4 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
80/84 = 80 × 1/84 × 1 = 80/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 21 = 84,
2/4 = 2 × 21/4 × 21 = 42/84 - Add the two like fractions:
80/84 + 42/84 = 80 + 42/84 = 122/84 - 122/84 simplified gives 61/42
- So, 80/84 + 2/4 = 61/42
In mixed form: 119/42
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