Add 80/84 and 36/48
80/84 + 36/48 is 143/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 48 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 4 = 336,
80/84 = 80 × 4/84 × 4 = 320/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
36/48 = 36 × 7/48 × 7 = 252/336 - Add the two like fractions:
320/336 + 252/336 = 320 + 252/336 = 572/336 - 572/336 simplified gives 143/84
- So, 80/84 + 36/48 = 143/84
In mixed form: 159/84
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