Add 80/84 and 6/49
80/84 + 6/49 is 158/147.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 49 is 588
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 7 = 588,
80/84 = 80 × 7/84 × 7 = 560/588 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 12 = 588,
6/49 = 6 × 12/49 × 12 = 72/588 - Add the two like fractions:
560/588 + 72/588 = 560 + 72/588 = 632/588 - 632/588 simplified gives 158/147
- So, 80/84 + 6/49 = 158/147
In mixed form: 111/147
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