Add 80/84 and 72/96, Solve 80/84 + 72/96 as a fraction

Add 80/84 and 72/96

80/84 + 72/96 is 143/84.

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,
72/96 = 72 × 7/96 × 7 = 504/672
Add the two like fractions:
640/672 + 504/672 = 640 + 504/672 = 1144/672
1144/672 simplified gives 143/84
So, 80/84 + 72/96 = 143/84
In mixed form: 159/84

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