Add 80/84 and 27/96, Solve 80/84 + 27/96 as a fraction

Add 80/84 and 27/96

80/84 + 27/96 is 829/672.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 96 is 672

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 8 = 672,
80/84 = 80 × 8/84 × 8 = 640/672
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
27/96 = 27 × 7/96 × 7 = 189/672
Add the two like fractions:
640/672 + 189/672 = 640 + 189/672 = 829/672
So, 80/84 + 27/96 = 829/672
In mixed form: 1157/672

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